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Michael Moorcock on Fate

born 1939 England

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Destiny can contain a few extra threads in her design and still accomplish her original aims.

Elric of Melniboné (1972)

Destiny was apparently a word describing an individual’s desperate need for certainty.

The City in the Autumn Stars (1986)

Because I had sought to challenge Destiny, Destiny had taken vengeance.

Phoenix in Obsidian (1970)

“Is there anything you need?”
“Need? Aye. Peace of mind. Knowledge of my true destiny. A quiet place where I can be with Cymoril, whom I love.”

Elric at the End of Time (1985)

Destiny’s Champion,
Fate’s fool.
Eternity’s Soldier,
Time’s Tool.

Phoenix in Obsidian (1970)

“I would be grateful if I was allowed to work out my own destiny for once,” I said. “For good or ill.”

Phoenix in Obsidian (1970)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Michael Moorcock (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.