115 quotes
The universe did not invent justice. Man did. Unfortunately, man must reside in the universe.
The Dream Master (1966)
“I intend to do that after dinner,” he stated, “because I believe in the ritualistic value of rescue-motions. They shall be made.”
The Dream Master (1966)
“And what is imagination?”
“A thing born of feeling and reason.”
Frost & Fire (1989)
So do not speak to me of souls when you have never seen one, man.
Jack of Shadows (1971)
I didn’t say anything because I didn’t have anything to say.
The Doors of His Face, The Lamps of His Mouth, and Other Stories (1971)
There are circumstances under which the anomalous should be courted. Ignorance is one of them.
Today We Choose Faces (1973)
I wonder what Hokusai would have done in contemporary times? He is silent on the matter.
Frost & Fire (1989)
There’s no need for your pretty lies now. It makes no difference to an old woman the things a young girl believed.
Jack of Shadows (1971)
The burden of proof is on the moralist. Your judgment is no longer sufficient for me.
The Last Defender of Camelot (1980)
“He never struck me as evil.”
“Nor was he. His was the most dangerous morality of all. He was a misguided idealist.”
The Last Defender of Camelot (1980)
Toward the bright stars, from the dark ground, he hurled another petition, for whatever it was worth.
Jack of Shadows (1971)
Oh, I don't know — that's a hell of a question — I don't tend to look at my stuff that way. I just look at it a book at a time.
On how he would like to be remembered (1994)
He was one of those scientist-artists who comes along every few centuries to justify the existence of that overworked word “genius.”
Today We Choose Faces (1973)
I had no doubts as to the correctness of my own beliefs, that human nature could be altered, that man could be forced to evolve morally.
Today We Choose Faces (1973)
I watched the spinning stars, grateful, sad and proud, as only a man who has outlived his destiny and realizes he might yet forge himself another, can be.
Isle of the Dead (1969)
He doubted that his petition would be heard, however, since he did not feel that the gods would devote much attention to anything emitted from this particular portion of the world.
Jack of Shadows (1971)
Faith is beyond me. I will settle for hope.
Frost & Fire (1989)
Can life be counted upon to limit itself? No. It is the mindless striving of two to become infinity.
Creatures of Light and Darkness (1969)
“Yes, I can understand greed.”
“I call it a desire for security.”
Unicorn Variations (1983)
Do you know what happens to artists who fall in love with their models? They come to a bad end. The same applies to scientists.
Frost & Fire (1989)