Charles Yu Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Yu.

Charles Yu is an American writer known for his works in science fiction and literary fiction. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia Law School. Yu's writing often explores themes of identity, race, and technology, and he has received critical acclaim for his unique storytelling style. Some of his notable works include the novel "How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe" and the short story collection "Sorry Please Thank You." He has also written for television shows such as "Westworld" and "Legion."

This is what I say: I've got good news and bad news.The good

This is what I say: I've got good news and bad news.The good news is, you don't have to worry, you can't change the past.The bad news is, you don't have to worry, no matter how hard you try, you can't change the past.The universe just doesn't put up with that. We aren't important enough. No one is. Even in our own lives. We're not strong enough, willful enough, skilled enough in chronodiegetic manipulation to be able to just accidentally change the entire course of anything, even ourselves.

Life Change Time Travel The Universe Bad News Chronodiegetic Manipulation Good News

I was headed for an entire life spent alone, pitying myself

I was headed for an entire life spent alone, pitying myself for not being more, ignoring all those people who actually ask me to be more, because they see it in me.