From Inherit the Stars by James P. Hogan (1977, Del Rey Books, New York; ISBN 0-345-30107-2):
Eventually Hunt said: "To think -- a generation ago, all this was just desert." It was more a thought voiced than a statement.
Danchekker did not answer for a long time. When he did, he kept his eyes fixed outside.
"But man dared to dream . . ." he murmured slowly. After a pause he added, "And what man dares to dream today, tomorrow he makes come true."