All the Secrets of the Universe and Some Really Important Stuff Too!
Everybody gets told to write about what they know. The trouble with many of us is that at the earlier stages of life we think we know everything- or to put it more usefully, we are often unaware of the scope and structure of our ignorance.
Thomas Pynchon
To have humanism we must first be convinced of our humanity. As we move further into decadence this becomes more difficult.
Thomas Pynchon
It is simply wrong to begin with a theme, symbol or other abstract unifying agent, and then try to force characters and events to conform to it.
Thomas Pynchon
Life’s single lesson: that there is more accident to it than a man can ever admit to in a lifetime and stay sane.
Thomas Pynchon
Why should things be easy to understand?
Thomas Pynchon
Time is never wasted if you remember to bring along something to read.
Thomas Pynchon
The general public has long been divided into two parts; those who think that science can do anything and those who are afraid it will.
Thomas Pynchon
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about answers.
Thomas Pynchon