John Scalzi quotes

You are sufficiently like me to officially be interesting. (John Scalzi)
I'm not insane, sir,” I said. "I have a finely calibrated sense of acceptable risk. View quote
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Jared, allow me to share with you my philosophy of human beings. It can be summed up in four words: I like good people. View quote
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Rationality is not one of humanity's strong points. View quote
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Here's a quick rule of thumb: Don't annoy science fiction writers. These are people who destroy entire planets before lunch. Think of what they'll do to you. View quote
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There's a difference between the fact that the universe is inherently unfair on a cosmic level, and the fact that life is unfair because people are actively making it so. View quote
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If you want me to treat your ideas with more respect, get some better ideas. View quote
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I am not responsible for actions of the imaginary version of me you have inside your head. View quote
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I didn't mind getting old when I was young. It's the being old now that's getting to me. View quote
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Do what you need to do and enjoy life as it happens. View quote
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You would rather face a life without me than to have me choose a life I would not choose for myself. (John Scalzi)
I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice. View quote
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He's almost certainly planned for the contingency of being caught. He's rich and he's got more lawyers than some countries have people. View quote
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Sometimes I don't know if my life is complicated, or if it's that I just think too much about things. View quote
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In this universe, experience counts. View quote
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You are better at small talk than I am. That is not always a compliment. View quote
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In other words, crew deaths are a feature, not a bug," Cassaway said, dryly. View quote
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What is it like when you lose someone you love?" Jane asked. "You die, too. And you wait around for your body to catch up. View quote
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What's the point of being in charge if you can't indulge in pointless favoritism. View quote
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I'm not sure I like their plan for converting us to their religion, seeing as it involves dying and all. View quote
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When power is within reach, few will wait patiently for it. (John Scalzi)
Teenagers can be idiotic and stupid, but teenagers also model their behavior from the signals they get from adults. View quote
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When you control communication, you can hide anything you want. View quote
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Imagine if every species named itself after its greatest flaw. We could name our species arrogance. View quote
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Harry!” Boutin said. "Nice guy. Didn't know he was that smart. He hid it well. View quote
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