# Quote — John Brunner, The Tides of Time

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

- Author: [John Brunner](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner.md)
- Book: [The Tides of Time](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time.md)
- Page: 202
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-brunner/the-tides-of-time/if-there-is-a-hell

## More from this book

> 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!”
>
> “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)