C. J. Cherryh Quotes
Born: September 1, 1942
C. J. Cherryh, a master of speculative fiction, crafts worlds where mindfulness is survival and peace is a hard-won discipline. Her philosophy, rooted in the delicate balance of alien cultures and inner chaos, reveals that tranquility is not a passive state but a conscious, active choice. Cherryh’s narratives teach that understanding chaos—both external and internal—is the first step toward serenity. Her quotes resonate because they strip away illusion, offering a clear-eyed, compassionate roadmap for navigating conflict. In an age of noise, her voice is a steady anchor, reminding us that true peace begins with the courage to see clearly and choose wisely.
C. J. Cherryh Quotes (6)
"Trade isn't about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them."
— C. J. Cherryh"Culture is how biology responds and makes its living conditions better."
— C. J. Cherryh"A warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it."
— C. J. Cherryh"The warrior may fight for gold or for an immediate gain, or for something to take home for the winter to feed the family. The soldier is part of a more complex society. He's fighting for a group ethic of some sort."
— C. J. Cherryh"For me the purest and truest art in the world is science fiction."
— C. J. Cherryh"Deal with the Devil if the Devil has a constituency - and don't complain about the heat."
— C. J. Cherryh