You can understand why a system would seek information - but why in hell does it offer information? Why do we strive to be understood? Why is a refusal to accept communication so painful? — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
“DOCTOR AIN WAS recognized on the Omaha-Chicago flight. A biologist colleague from Pasadena came out of the toilet and saw Ain in an aisle… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
All I can say is that laughter is my music; I would deeply suspect an argument which hadn't laughter. — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
“—so much more opportunity now." Her voice trails off. "Hurrah for women's lib, eh?" "The lib?" Impatiently she leans forward and tugs the serape… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
“He was wise in the ways of pain. He had to be, for he felt none. When the Xenons put electrodes to his testicles,… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
Anyone who shoots a real gun at you when drunk and angry is simply not husband material, regardless of his taste in literature. — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
“Nothing but the effects of dust and vapor in the thin skin of air whereupon she crawls wingless.” — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
Certainly my inner world will never be a peaceful place of bloom; it will have some peace, and occasional riots of bloom, but always… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
Did you ever look into the personalities of male cooks, Army, logging camp, etc.? They're all supposed to be crazy, incomprehensible, contemptible. And angry.… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
I am one of those that always get accidentally guillotined when the Great Day of Liberation comes, because ... I guess ... I am… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
“Well, then. Whatever trauma you went through, these things don't last forever. You can't hate all men." The smile is back. "Oh, there wasn't… — James Tiptree Jr Copy Share Image
