Philip K. Dick

Science fiction, Do Androids Dream

Modern influential 124 sayings

Sayings by Philip K. Dick

I'm not a fan of government. I think it's a necessary evil, but it's still evil.

1975 — Interview, 'Science Fiction Studies'
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I think the greatest mystery is consciousness. What is it? Where does it come from? Where does it go?

1974-1982 — Exegesis
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The only way to escape the past is to embrace the present. And the only way to embrace the present is to live in it.

1975 — Interview, 'Rolling Stone'
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I'm not a fan of technology. I think it's a double-edged sword. It can be used for good or for evil.

1978 — Speech at a science fiction convention
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I think we're all just trying to find our way in the dark. And sometimes, we bump into each other.

1981 — Interview, 'The New York Times'
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The only thing that's constant is change. And if you don't embrace change, you'll be left behind.

1980 — Interview, 'The Paris Review'
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I'm not a fan of conformity. I think it's important to be an individual. To think for yourself.

1975 — Interview, 'Science Fiction Studies'
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I think the greatest power is the power of the imagination. It's what allows us to create new worlds, new realities.

1974-1982 — Exegesis
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The only way to understand reality is to question everything. To never take anything at face value.

1975 — Interview, 'Rolling Stone'
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I'm not a fan of war. I think it's a terrible thing. It's a waste of human life. It's a waste of resources.

1977 — Speech at a science fiction convention
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I think the most important thing in life is to be authentic. To be true to yourself. To never compromise your values.

1981 — Interview, 'The New York Times'
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The only way to find your purpose in life is to live it. To experience everything. To take risks. To make mistakes.

1980 — Interview, 'The Paris Review'
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I'm not a fan of organized education. I think it's too rigid. I think it stifles creativity.

1975 — Interview, 'Science Fiction Studies'
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I think the greatest challenge facing humanity is to learn to live together. To overcome our differences. To find common ground.

1974-1982 — Exegesis
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The only way to truly know yourself is to lose yourself. To surrender to the unknown. To embrace the chaos.

1975 — Interview, 'Rolling Stone'
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I'm not a fan of religion. I think it's a crutch for people who are afraid to face reality.

1978 — Speech at a science fiction convention
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I think the most important thing in life is to have compassion. To care about others. To help those in need.

1981 — Interview, 'The New York Times'
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The only way to truly be free is to be willing to die for your beliefs. To stand up for what you believe in, no matter the cost.

1980 — Interview, 'The Paris Review'
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I'm not a fan of capitalism. I think it's a system that exploits people and destroys the planet.

1975 — Interview, 'Science Fiction Studies'
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I think the greatest threat to humanity is apathy. The unwillingness to care. The unwillingness to act.

1974-1982 — Exegesis
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