J. Michael Straczynski quotes

J. Michael Straczynski is an American writer and producer, widely recognized for creating the science fiction television series Babylon 5. His work spans comics, novels, movies, and television, making a significant impact on modern pop culture. He continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his imaginative storytelling and innovative ideas. Here are 99 of his quotes:

Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth.

J. Michael Straczynski

All love is unrequited. All of it.

J. Michael Straczynski

Stun settings are for people who can't commit.

J. Michael Straczynski

I like to consider my mind an open door. It's just not a revolving door.

J. Michael Straczynski

I've made a decision and now I must face the consequences.

J. Michael Straczynski

They told us not to wish in the first place, not to aspire, not to try; to be quiet, to play nice, to shoot low and aspire not at all. They are always wrong. Follow your dreams. Make your wishes. Create the future. And above all, believe in yourself. That is the lesson of Babylon 5.

J. Michael Straczynski

We are not powerless. We have tremendous potential for good or ill. How we choose to use that power is up to us; but first we must choose to use it. We're told every day, "You can't change the world." But the world is changing every day. Only question is...who's doing it? You or somebody else?

J. Michael Straczynski

It is not for the gods to decide whether or not Man exists - it is for Man to decide whether or not the gods exist.

J. Michael Straczynski

When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree by the river of truth, and tell the whole world 'No, You Move.

J. Michael Straczynski

For a lot of people, Superman is and has always been America's hero. He stands for what we believe is the best within us: limitless strength tempered by compassion, that can bear adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. He stands for what we all feel we would like to be able to stand for, when standing is hardest.

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The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us. And our lives slip away, moment by moment, lost in that vast terrible in-between. But there is still time to seize that one last fragile moment.

J. Michael Straczynski

No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever.

J. Michael Straczynski

I can easily come up with ten really iconic stories/trade paperbacks for Superman, Batman, others... name me ten equally big, iconic Wonder Woman stories. Much harder. That ain't the character's fault, that isn't sexism, that's just not servicing the character.

J. Michael Straczynski

We walk in dark places no others will enter. We stand on the bridge and no one may pass. We live for the One. We die for the One. -- the Ranger oath.

J. Michael Straczynski

Your assumption, and the truth, dine at totally separate tables.

J. Michael Straczynski

Doctor Doom: Bereft of my technology... mystic armor damaged... offensive and defensive capabilities minimal. Enemy forces... [a horde of demons closes in] substantial. It matters not. Even cornered, to my last breath I remain who and what I am. I will not hide, nor tremble, nor beg. Let them come and reckon with fury that is DOOM defiant. Here I stand, hell-horde! Unbowed! But understand: If it is my destiny that I should perish this day, I shall not go down easily... and I shall NOT go down ALONE. Demons: RIP its SKIN. Wear it for HIDE. Its EYES for me. Tear its FLESH from its BONES. Doctor Doom: Yes, come, and let us make an end of it - there is DOOM enough for ALL!

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Even Zathras say, Braves suck.

J. Michael Straczynski

On a purely personal level, it's very strange, because as a kid, Superman informed my personality. Now I've been given the job of forming Superman's personality and, in some ways, drawing on my own background.

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As kids, we spontaneously sing and dance and tell stories, and along the way, someone comes and says, 'No. You shouldn't be doing that.' And we slowly begin to unlearn our passions. I think you have to hold on to those things.

J. Michael Straczynski

Follow your passion. The rest will attend to itself. If I can do it, anybody can do it. It's possible. And it's your turn. So go for it. It's never too late to become what you always wanted to be in the first place.

J. Michael Straczynski

Take care, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you will forever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make a difference, if you choose to do so.

J. Michael Straczynski

The quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language.

J. Michael Straczynski