Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Harlan Ellison
- You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.
- The ability to dream is all I have to give. That is my responsibility; that is my burden. And even I grow tired.
- The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity.
- Don’t start an argument with somebody who has a microphone when you don’t. They’ll make you look like chopped liver.
- I will use big words from time to time, the meanings of which I may only vaguely perceive, in hopes such cupidity will send you scampering to your dictionary: I will call such behavior ‘public service’.
- Now begin in the middle, and later learn the beginning; the end will take care of itself.
- In these days of widespread illiteracy, functional illiteracy… anything that keeps people stupid is a felony.
- Thus, from admiration of one wise and innocent child, and from a misheard remark, the process that not even Aristotle could codify was triggered. Where do you get your ideas? I purposely mishear things.
- In my ugly, elitist opinion we are not all entitled to voice our opinions, we are entitled to pass along our informed opinions.
- The only thing worth writing about is people. People. Human beings. Men and women whose individuality must be created, line by line, insight by insight.
Harlan Ellison (1934-2018) was an American writer known for his prolific and influential contributions to the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ellison developed a passion for writing at an early age and sold his first story in 1949 while still a teenager.
Throughout his career, Ellison published numerous short stories, novels, essays, and scripts for television and film. He was highly regarded for his bold, imaginative storytelling and his ability to blend genres and explore complex themes. His works often tackled social and political issues, and he was known for his sharp wit and unapologetic, confrontational style.
Ellison’s most famous works include the award-winning short story collection “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” (1967), the dystopian novella “A Boy and His Dog” (1969), and the screenplay for the Star Trek episode “The City on the Edge of Forever” (1967), which is considered one of the series’ finest episodes.
Throughout his career, Ellison received numerous awards, including multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards. He was also inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2011.
Harlan Ellison’s writing left a lasting impact on the genre of speculative fiction, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence writers to this day. He passed away on June 28, 2018, leaving behind a rich body of work and a reputation as one of science fiction’s most distinctive and controversial voices.
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