Hank Green Quotes

“This book felt, at times, entirely impossible, but a lot of people made it possible. I'll start with my son, Orin, who reminded me to take frequent breaks by pointing to my computer and saying, "Close it.”
― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

“Hank: This is my one beautiful existence, and over the course of my life I will spend years of my life watching television; years of my life pooping; years of my life on twitter. How ok is that? [...]

One thing that I really want to get away from is the idea that time is wasted when you are not producing something. [...]

John: I do think that there might be some value in asking yourself: "What do I want to do while I'm here? What do I want to do with my time?"

And part of the answer for that should, I think, be: "I want to distract myself from the pain of meaninglessness.”
― John Green

“You are so... human. You still think it has to be someone. It wasn't anyone, it was all of you.”
― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

“We got here the only way people get anywhere good: together”
― John Green

“I was mad because this moment was supposed to be simple, and it was not.”
― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

“One of the best things about having money is paying people to do good work.”
― Hank Green, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

“This is unfortunate, but the world is too complex for there to be good reasons for any truly great decision.”
― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

“You're supposed to believe all of the same things as your friends and allies. These days, everything is a battle, and so you can't give any credibility to your opponents' views. Even when you do understand where your opponents are coming from, you're not supposed to say so.”
― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

“Governments, industries, scientists, and the public must collaborate in a concerted effort to develop and implement policies that promote sustainability, protect freshwater habitats, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Public awareness and advocacy are equally crucial, fostering a collective commitment to safeguarding the diversity of life on our planet.”
― Shivanshu K. Srivastava