“Some people view Gene as a man with a wild futuristic utopian fantasy, but that’s too simple. Star Trek did not promise that people would magically become inherently “better,” but that they would progress, always reaching for their highest potential and noblest goals, even if it took centuries of taking two steps forward and one step back." ~ Nichelle Nichols, Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories #roddenberry #nichellenichols #startrek