Nothing - Quotes
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.
The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but blind pitiless indifference.
Lies beget other lies. Unlike statements of fact, which require no further work on our part, lies must be continually protected from collisions with reality. When you tell the truth, you have nothing to keep track of. The world itself becomes your memory, and if questions arise, you can always point others back to it.
Blackmail is just stock options; they are worth nothing unless I happen to believe they`re worth something.
The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.
Memories were like a line drawn in the dirt. The further back you went the scuffier and harder to see that line got. Until finally there was nothing but smooth sand and the black hole of nothingness that you came out of.
It is difficult, when faced with a situation you cannot control, to admit you can do nothing.
- A question, before you go. What is the truth?
- We place faith in ourselves. We see the world the way it really is and hope that one day all mankind might see the same.
- What is the world, then?
- An illusion. One of which can either submit to - like most do - or transcend.
- What is it to transcend?
- To recognize nothing is true and everything is permitted. That laws arise not from divinity, but reason. I understand now that our creed does not commend us to be free - it commends us to be wise.
Mathematical proofs, like diamonds, are hard as well as clear, and will be touched with nothing but strict reasoning.
Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.
Nothing is as good as you can imagine it. No one is as beautiful as she is in your head. Nothing is as exciting as your fantasy.