Neil deGrasse Tyson Quotes

Never read a book to the end, nor even in sequence and without skipping.

There is an old American saying 'He who lives in a glass house should not try to kill two birds with one stone.

If you're smart, you'll think twice, when they start to sound off with advice.

I dinna trust him," said Slightly Mad Angus. "He reads books an' such.

Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself.

I am no fan of books. And chances are, if you're reading this, you and I share a healthy skepticism about the printed word. Well, I want you to know that this is the first book I've ever written, and I hope it's the first book you've ever read. Don't make a habit of it.

Well, I'm very much a literary person. And my fashion always tells a story somehow. I never look at fashion magazines. I find them incredibly boring. To me, reading a fashion magazine is the last thing I need to do. I've got books I need to read.

Like I, of all people, didn't know better than to lead a total stranger to the point where they could hurt me most, knowing how easily they'd be able to find their way back to it.

Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry.

One who believes all of a book would be better off without books

I want to get non-aerosol mace, you just rub it in. "Dude who is attacking me - come a little closer!"

Francis Wheen takes a hugely enjoyable sweep through the tangled thickets of superstition and gullibility in which modern man likes to ramble. He takes particular delight in reminding us how easily fools are parted from their money and how many of them there are.

Self-defense is so important to know in today's society. It's not just that you might get mugged. It's more for confidence. It's the way you hold yourself when you walk into a room. Every step you take is more sure and you're much more aware of your surroundings. So, I think it's a really important thing - especially for women.

What I propose for the "life of a poet" goes against the grain of the fossil fuel monoculture. Maybe the most revolutionary act these days is not to watch television and to read a book a day at least.

IMPORTANT Book reading is a solitary and sedentary pursuit, and those who do are cautioned that a book should be used as an integral part of a well-rounded life, including a daily regimen of rigorous physical exercise, rewarding personal relationships, and sensible low-fat diet. A book should not be used a as a substitute or an excuse.

because if you can’t kill then you are always subject to those who can, and nothing and no one will ever save you.

Avoid men who call you Baby, and women who have no friends, and dogs that scratch at their bellies and refuse to lie down at your feet. Wear dark glasses; bathe with lavender oil and cool fresh water. Seek shelter from the sun at noon.

I'm pretty conservative on a lot of things. I don't want to get hurt.

To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic.

Will you lie to me and promise to read them? Books need to be read. The pages need to be turned.

From my experience of life I believe my personal motto should be: 'Beware of any man bringing flowers.

Stephen King told me a long time ago, when he gave me some advice about the movies. He said to take the money up front and expect it to be something different than the book and if you don't like that don't deal with Hollywood. But if you take the money, shut up and don't criticize the film because you sold it. The movie doesn't change a word of the book.

I simply don't shine in company. Mostly I prefer to retreat with a book.

He told himself that he would have to start reading thicker books: they lasted longer, and made more comfortable pillows.

Never trust people who've only got one book.