Colonize Quotes (2 quotes)
The tiny creatures of the undergrowth were the first creatures of any kind to colonise the land. They established the foundations of the land’s ecosystems and were able to transcend the limitations of their small size by banding together in huge communities of millions.
From BBC TV series Life in the Undergrowth (2005), as quoted in BBC press release (10 Oct 2005).
We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships … having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach.
From Discovery TV series, Into the Universe With Stephen Hawking (2010). As quoted on nbcnews.com webpage, 'Hawking: Aliens may pose risks to Earth' (25 Apr 2010). He warned that rather than actively trying to communicate with extra-terrestrials, humans should do everything possible to avoid contact.