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Autonomous Quotes

Independence, old ideas and new machines.

Being autonomous means different things across these lines — sometimes a personal trait, sometimes a broader philosophy of self-reliant living. For more on independence, see Saver quotes.

Mine is not an autonomous imagination.

Quotes by Jay McInerney

I consider the indiscriminate propagation of self-help to be morally unacceptable... self-help is the opposite of autonomous or vernacular life.

Quotes by Ivan Illich

The promise of autonomous vehicles is great.

Quotes by Dan Lipinski

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these autonomous quotes discuss self-driving cars?
Yes, one specifically calls the potential of self-driving vehicles significant and worth paying attention to.
Is there a philosophical take on autonomy beyond technology?
Yes, one contrasts relying on others' self-help systems with living a genuinely self-reliant, independent life.
Does any quote describe someone's own imagination as not autonomous?
Yes, one admits their creative process isn't fully self-generated or independent from outside influence.
What's the common thread across these autonomous quotes?
They all wrestle with what true independence looks like, whether in thought, lifestyle, or machines.
Would these quotes suit content about technology and self-reliance?
Yes, they bridge both angles well, from personal independence to autonomous systems. See also Conscious Mind quotes.

The word takes a technological turn too, pointing toward vehicles that drive themselves as one of the bigger promises of the moment. Related pages include Dark Hair and Difficult Time quotes.