Douglas Adams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Douglas Adams.

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was a celebrated British author, best known for his science fiction novels and his unique blend of wit and creativity. Born in Cambridge, England, Adams displayed an early talent for writing and storytelling. He studied English literature at the University of Cambridge, where he became involved in various comedy and theatrical groups.

After graduating, Adams embarked on a career in writing, working on various projects for radio, television, and print. However, it was his debut novel, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," published in 1979, that catapulted him to international fame. This remarkably popular book, a hilarious and imaginative tale about the adventures of an ordinary human in space, resonated with readers worldwide and became a cult classic.

Adams went on to write several sequels to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," extending the series into a multimedia franchise that included stage plays, comic books, and a beloved BBC television adaptation. Additionally, he penned other works like "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and "Last Chance to See," showcasing his versatility as an author.

Adams' writing style was characterized by his irreverent humor, sharp satire, and insightful commentary on various aspects of society and human existence. He had a knack for turning complex scientific concepts and philosophical ideas into accessible and entertaining narratives.

Tragically, Douglas Adams passed away in 2001 at the age of 49. However, his work continues to captivate audiences, and his influence on science fiction and comedy remains profound.

I don't believe it. Prove it to me and I still won't believe

I don't believe it. Prove it to me and I still won't believe it.

It is an important and popular fact that things are not alwa

It is an important and popular fact that things are not always what they seem. For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much, the wheel, New York, wars and so on - whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man for precisely the same reasons

Beauty doesn't have to be anything. What's a vase about? Wha

Beauty doesn't have to be anything. What's a vase about? What's a sunset or a flower about? What, for that matter, is Mozart's Twenty-third Piano Concerto ?

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If you've done 6 impossible things this morning, why not rou

If you've done 6 impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

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Life... is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangey-yel

Life... is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangey-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have half a one for breakfast.

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The kakapo is a bird out of time. If you look one in its lar

The kakapo is a bird out of time. If you look one in its large, round, greeny-brown face, it has a look of serenely innocent incomprehension that makes you want to hug it and tell it that everything will be all right, thought you know that it probably will not be.

Humor Funny Science Kakapo

The problem is, or rather one of the problems, for there are

The problem is, or rather one of the problems, for there are many, a sizeable proportion of which are continually clogging up the civil, commercial, and criminal courts in all areas of the Galaxy, and especially, where possible, the more corrupt ones, this.The previous sentence makes sense. That is not the problem.This is:Change.Read it through again and you'll get it.

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Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite t

Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite them round to dinner.

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In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm wha

In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm whale that hadn't lived long enough to be disappointed with its lot.

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What does it matter? Science has achieved some wonderful thi

What does it matter? Science has achieved some wonderful things, of course, but I'd far rather be happy than right any day.

Can't stand all these poisonous creatures, all these snakes

Can't stand all these poisonous creatures, all these snakes and insects and fish and things. Wretched things, biting everybody. And then people expect me to tell them what to do about it. I'll tell them what to do. Don't get bitten in the first place. (quoting Dr. Struan Sutherland)

Humor Funny Inspirational

The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well,

The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.

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A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You

A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.

Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us

Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all.

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We are stuck with technology when what we really want is jus

We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.

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What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the grou

What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can't move, with no hope of rescue. Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far. Alternatively, if life hasn't been good to you so far, which given your current circumstances seems more likely, consider how lucky you are that it won't be troubling you much longer.

To give real service you must add something which cannot be

To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discover

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President s

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.

People will then often say, But surely it's better to remain

People will then often say, But surely it's better to remain an Agnostic just in case?' This, to me, suggests such a level of silliness and muddle that I usually edge out of the conversation rather than get sucked into it. (If it turns out that I've been wrong all along, and there is in fact a god, and if it further turned out that this kind of legalistic, cross-your-fingers-behind-your-back, Clintonian hair-splitting impressed him, then I think I would choose not to worship him anyway.)