# The Tides of Time

- Author: [John Brunner](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner.md)
- Quotes: 5
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time

## Quotes

> Most rich people get rich by taking what they want without paying for it. It’s the way of the world.

p. 83 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/most-rich-people.md)

> “I see what Gene is driving at. To dream of changing the whole universe in accordance with a set of local preconceptions!...Oh, it’s ridiculous!”
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> “A missionary,” Gene repeated with a solemn nod. “By definition: a person who does without intending it more harm than good.”

p. 220 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/i-see-what.md)

> No faith can possibly suffice. It’s always undermined by ignorance.

p. 218 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/no-faith-can.md)

> If there is a hell, perhaps it consists in living up to all one’s promises.

p. 202 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/if-there-is-a-hell.md)

> Get me a drink of water, please, and something to quiet my belly. It’s rumbling so much I can’t hear myself think.

p. 48 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/get-me-a-drink.md)