Robert Holdstock Quotes

1948–2009 England

Robert Holdstock (2 August 1948 – 29 November 2009) was an English novelist and author best known for his works of Celtic, Nordic, Gothic and Pictish fantasy literature, predominantly in the fantasy subgenre of mythic fiction.

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Random Robert Holdstock quote

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When so much is lost in the dark of time there must be a myth to glorify that lost knowledge.

Mythago Wood (1984)

God grew out of the memories of powerful men.

Mythago Wood (1984)

Skills used unselfishly make for cooperation.

Mythago Wood (1984)

All things are known, but most things are forgotten. It takes a special magic to remember them.

Lavondyss (1988)

Lavondyss for you—for all of us—is what we are able to remember of ancient times…”

Lavondyss (1988)

Nothing has happened until it happens.

Mythago Wood (1984)

“Have I told you about Christ?”
“Ghost-born-man-walking-on-water-telling-stories-dead-on-tree. Yes. You’ve told me about him. Show me more feathers.”

Lavondyss (1988)

“I really didn’t mean to steal it.”
Mr. Williams shook his head. He scratched at his chin nervously. “Why not? That’s what they’re there for. Tunes belong to everybody. So do stories.”

Lavondyss (1988)

Attribution

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