Jim C. Hines

When I was practicing psychology, I used to tell myself if I ever get to where I’m just doing this for the money or I’m just going through the motions, I’ll quit.

All systems either of preference or of restraint … completely taken away, the obvious and simple system of natural liberty establishes itself of its own accord. Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest in his own way, and to bring both his industry and capital into competition with those of any other man.

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.

One of the greatest discoveries a person makes, one of their great surprises, is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn’t do.

Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.

America is one of the few places in the world where a poorperson can still be obese.

If you keep saying things are going to be bad, you have a chance of being a prophet.

Just because you like my stuff doesn’t mean I owe you anything.

I’m the one that has to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to.

Most people would rather die than think; in fact, they do so.

I know all those people. I have friendly, social, and criminal relations with the whole lot of them.

If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll just have to be a horrible warning.

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.

When you want nothing from anyone else, you’re safe for anyone to be with. Including yourself.

The finest clothing made is a person’s own skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.