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Stephen R. Donaldson on Memorial Day

born 1947 United States

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War puts burdens on people without caring whether they are ready for them or not.

The Illearth War (1977)

In war men pass like shadows that stain the grass,
Leaving their lives upon the green:
While Earth bewails the crimson sheen,
Men’s dreams and stars and whispers all helpless pass.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

I would say that happiness lies in serving the Land. And I would say that there is no happiness in times of war.

The Illearth War (1977)

The answer to death was to make use of it rather than fall victim to it—master it by making it serve his goals, beliefs. This was not a good answer. But it was the only answer he had.

The Power that Preserves (1977)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Stephen R. Donaldson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.