Fiction Quote by L. Ron Hubbard
“Y'know, we're all wasting our time writing this hack science fiction! You wanta make real money, you gotta start a religion!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Science Fiction Writing, 1970
We waste time on hack sci‑fi; to earn real money you should start a religion.
In simple terms: Writing cheap sci‑fi is futile; profit comes from belief systems.
Focus on meaningful creation.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- creative industries
- entrepreneurship
- spiritual movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is profit worth compromising integrity?
- What alternatives exist for sustainable income?
Ethical concerns arise from exploiting belief.