Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by John Brunner

Quote by John Brunner

Work

Stand on Zanzibar

The book is a thought-provoking narrative set in a future where the world's population has reached an unsustainable level, resulting in a chaotic and violent society. The story follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate this new world, highlighting themes of overpopulation, resource depletion, and the potential consequences of unchecked human growth. more

Author

John Brunner
John Brunner

John Brunner, born on September 24, 1934, was a renowned science fiction author from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex futuristic settings, having a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more

You May Also Like

“Of what use is the universe? What is the practical application of a million galaxies? Yet just because it has no use, it has a use - which may sound like a paradox, but is not. What, for instance, is the use of playing music? If you play to make money, to outdo some other artist, to be a person of culture, or to improve your mind, you are not really playing - for your mind is not on the music. You don't swing. When you come to think of it, playing or listening to music is a pure luxury, an addiction, a waste of valuable time and money for nothing more than making elaborate patterns of sound.”

IfsThinkingMindMayPersonsPlayUseArtistCultureUniverseSoundMillionsListeningPureWasteMusic IsAddictionPatternsValuablePracticalsInstanceLuxuryMaking MoneyParadoxApplicationSwingsGalaxyListening To MusicPlaying MusicTime And MoneyValuable Time
Author:Alan Watts
Create image

“We are all addicts in various stages of degradation where I live on the Upper West Side, some to heroin, some to small dogs, and some to the New York Times. The heroin is cut, the dogs are paranoid, and the Times cheats by skimping on the West Coast ball scores. No matter, each of us goes upon the street solely in pursuit of his own particular curse.”

MatterSidesCuttingStreetsStageDogNew YorkParticularBallsWestVariousPursuitCurseScoreCheatCoastAddictNew York TimesDegradationHeroinParanoidWest CoastWest SideSmall Dogs
Book:Rebellions, perversities, and main events
Create image