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Sean Russell Quotes

born 1952

Sean Russell (born 30 January 1952) is a Canadian writer of fantasy, and of historical novels featuring the Royal Navy.

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Dandish was the ideal empiricist. Pushing back the borders of ignorance, that was his only reason for living.

World Without End (1995)

Ironically, or so it seemed to Tristam, the day was perfect and the green countryside rolled past in ordered tranquillity, the death of a single man having shockingly little impact on the larger world.

World Without End (1995)

Not only had he become adept at predicting the behavior of others, but he could predict his own behavior just as well. He no longer surprised himself. It was one of the saddest things about aging.

Sea Without a Shore (1996)

Roderick has been known to have titles and estates granted to those in his circle for accomplishing nothing more than constant agreement with his opinions, but those he has not befriended could save the kingdom and hardly receive a note of thanks. It is the way of the court and courtiers. But not everyone is so blind.

World Without End (1995)

“Tristam,” the old man said softly. “If I may be completely candid, you are the poorest liar. Lack of experience, no doubt—which is to your credit.”

World Without End (1995)

Attribution

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