Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.
Isaac Asimov
Aim high. You may still miss the target, but at least you won’t shoot your foot off.
Miles Vorkosigan, Miles in Love
You’re going to pay a price for every bloody thing you do and everything you don’t do. You don’t get to choose to not pay a price. You get to choose which poison you’re going to take. That’s it.
Jordan B. Peterson
Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.
Croaker, Shadow Games
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not “Eureka!” (I found it!) but ‘That’s funny…
Isaac Asimov
See, the world is full of things more powerful than us. But if you know how to catch a ride, you can go places.
Raven, Snow Crash
Happiness consists in getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more.
Juan Rico, Starship Troopers
Lighten up, Frances.
Sgt Hulka, Stripes