Assume the Worst Quotes

“Always aspire to act in a way that cancels out someone else’s cruel or stupid behavior.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear

“You won't change the whole world, but you'll change somebody's world - and for the better. And, just as inevitably, some of you won't. You'll park your principles in the long-term lot and spend your future taking advantage of people.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear

“Here's all I know about happiness: It's slippery. It's unpredictable. It's a different sensation for everyone.

But one thing happiness is not is overrated. When you luck into some, enjoy every minute.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear

“To sum up:
Figure out what you're good at, and get better at it. Along the way, don't waste your time on people whose decency isn't apparent when you first meet for a cup of coffee. Be an astute judge of character, and learn to judge quickly.
Read the news. Pay attention. Always aspire to act in a way that cancels out someone else's cruel or stupid behavior.
Never stop worrying. Live each day as if your rent is due tomorrow.
And always, always be the one who sleeps near the campfire - the one who would make Darwin proud.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear

“Spending all your waking hours doing only what feels good is a viable life plan if you’re a Labrador retriever, but for humans it’s a blueprint for unemployment, divorce and irrelevance.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear

“We're much more efficient at carnage now. Try your very hardest not to participate.”
― Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear