George Hammond Quotes & Sayings

People who were raised on The Bible can never tell the difference between a warning and an advertisement. — George Hammond

It is hard for people to think clearly because their emotional needs keep getting in the way. The trick is to make thinking clearly an emotional need. — George Hammond

Just because it's forbidden doesn't mean it's good for you. — George Hammond

Laws should act as the lower limits of acceptable behavior, not as a guide to noble action. — George Hammond

One of the great things about anarchy is that it's hard to get it organized. — George Hammond

Don't waste time making enemies. As long as you're active, you'll have plenty. — George Hammond

--- she says it's a tradition --- which must mean all those things people do that they don't know why they do 'em."
from the novella Christopher O'Connor's Romances — George Hammond

One of the eternal verities of human life is that if you make the same choices as other people, they will think you are intelligent. — George Hammond

Of course, if you're hoping for a perfect world, you're bound to be disappointed. But an interesting world
now that's doable. It's right here in front of you. — George Hammond

Faith in the Lord begins in fear, and comes to an end in spiritual courage. — George Hammond

People who believe that justice is a pendulum are willing to swing it wildly. — George Hammond

The only way to get everything you want in life is to be very clever about what you want. — George Hammond

Resorting to lying or cheating in any competition amounts to conceding defeat. — George Hammond

Unquestioning obedience is hailed as a great virtue only by those leaders whose commands are highly questionable. — George Hammond

The world is mad, but let's not get angry about it. — George Hammond

Revolutionary behavior and violence are usually only indulged in when people are at their wits' end. So social stability depends a lot on how long their wits are. — George Hammond

Playing God is as dangerous for God as it is for humans. — George Hammond

Everyone is a loser. Winners are just losers with more patience. — George Hammond

Even if God had created us, He would never have admitted it. — George Hammond

It is natural to feel helpless when attempting the impossible. — George Hammond

You may say we're all dreamers,
And you're not the only one,
But if you care to join us,
Then the world will be more fun. — George Hammond

The easiest way to be inscrutable is to be completely straightforward and honest. Then no one will be able to figure out what you're up to. — George Hammond

The fiercely competitive are fierce because they don't see themselves as competitive. — George Hammond

Darwinian evolution has obviously not had enough time to work. — George Hammond

Never make a cheater your partner. Never make your partner a cheater. — George Hammond

Anachron's Law:
There is no myth which is so irrational that no one will believe it.
Anachron's Corollary:
There is no truth which is so obvious that everyone will accept it. — George Hammond