Asimov Quote by Isaac Asimov
![“And [Asimov]'ll sign anything, hardbacks, softbacks, other people's books, scraps of paper. Inevitably someone handed him a blank check on the occasion when I was there, and he signed that without as much as a waver to his smile — except that he signed: 'Harlan Ellison.” quote by Isaac Asimov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fb/isaac-asimov-309_asimov_and-asimov-ll-sign-anything-hardbacks-so_2858768.jpg)
“And [Asimov]'ll sign anything, hardbacks, softbacks, other people's books, scraps of paper. Inevitably someone handed him a blank check on the occasion when I was there, and he signed that without as much as a waver to his smile — except that he signed: 'Harlan Ellison.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Harlan Ellison, 1990
Ellison signed a blank check without hesitation, showing blind trust or reckless confidence.
In simple terms: Blind trust can lead to reckless actions.
Key Takeaway
Beware of signing without scrutiny.
Themes
trust
recklessness
commitment
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business contracts
- personal promises
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
psychology
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you demand details before signing?
- What risks are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Blind trust can be exploited.
![“There is Harlan Ellison the human being, who takes a crap a couple of times a day, and who farts, and who eats chicken croquettes, if I can find them. And then there is the writer, this writer-person, who is a much finer person than I. Much more orderly, much more meaningful. Worthier, than I [am].” quote by Harlan Ellison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/091/harlan-ellison-2133_chickens_there-is-harlan-ellison-the-human-being_2766268.jpg)
