I never trust anyone who's more excited about success than about doing the thing they want to be successful at. — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
There is a danger of building an identity around the idea of being smart because it is very easy to become off-putting, to become… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I'm sad that my childhood came just slightly before the lithium-ion-battery boom, because I would've killed for the cheap radio-controlled helicopters they have now. — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“A 1-watt laser is an extremely dangerous thing. It’s not just powerful enough to blind you—it’s capable of burning skin and setting things on… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“The X-Plane author compared piloting Martian aircraft to flying a supersonic ocean liner.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“We don’t know what astatine looks like, because, as Lowe put it, “that stuff just doesn’t want to exist.” It’s so radioactive (with a… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
You don't become great by trying to be great. You become great by wanting to do something, and then doing it so hard that… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
Space is about 100 kilometers away. That’s far away—I wouldn’t want to climb a ladder to get there—but it isn’t that far away. If… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I try not to spend too much time interpreting my comics for people, because I try to put out there whatever I can, and… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
Once I got married, I started working from an office. I found that having somewhere to go that isn't my house is mentally helpful:… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“Cleveland-area fans of French children's literature were disappointed by the Prince's decision to sign with the Miami Heat.” — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“Q. How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? —Myrlin Barber A. Surprisingly fast. First, a disclaimer. After reading this… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
“There’s no material safety data sheet for astatine. If there were, it would just be the word “NO” scrawled over and over in charred… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
I have no artistic training - as you might have guessed from all the stick figures! - and there are a few things I… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
There are so many adventures that you miss because you're waiting to think of a plan. To find them, look for tiny interesting choices.… — Randall Munroe Copy Share Image
