Dawn was written well before 9/11. People speak a lot today about the banality of evil, but not all evil is banal.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERThere is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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That means there’s also more bad SF available. Whether there is also more good is a matter for future historians of the field.
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We’re all nothing but unified arrangements of atoms and particles, drifting around.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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Where lies the line between sorcery and science? It is only a matter of terminology, my friend.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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