Michael Swanwick: “Minor Planets: Phoebe“

“The first most interesting moon in the Solar System is Mimas. Mimas, which also orbits Saturn, is interesting because it is not a moon at all, despite its rocky, cratered exterior and lack of internal activity. It is an alien exploration craft.”

Terry Bisson: “They’re Made out of Meat“

“‘That’s ridiculous. How can meat make a machine? You’re asking me to believe in sentient meat.’
‘I’m not asking you, I’m telling you. These creatures are the only sentient race in that sector and they’re made out of meat.’”

Brian W. Aldiss: “Outside“

“Did the others here feel the disquiet he felt? Had they a reason for concealing that disquiet? And another question:
Where was ‘here’?”

James Tiptree Jr.: “The Women Men don’t See”

“‘Men and women aren’t different species, Ruth. Women do everything men do.’
‘Do they?’ Our eyes meet, but she seems to be seeing ghosts between us in the rain. She mutters something that could be ‘My Lai’ and looks away. ‘All the endless wars …’ Her voice is a whisper. ‘All the huge authoritarian organizations for doing unreal things. Men live to struggle against each other; we’re just part of the battlefield. It’ll never change unless you change the whole world. I dream sometimes of—of going away—’ She checks and abruptly changes voice. ‘Forgive me, Don, it’s so stupid saying all this.’
‘Men hate wars too, Ruth,’ I say as gently as I can.