Peter S. Beagle Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter S. Beagle.

Peter S. Beagle is an American author known for his contributions to fantasy literature. Born on April 20, 1939, he gained critical acclaim for his novel "The Last Unicorn," which was published in 1968 and became a beloved classic. Beagle's work is characterized by his lyrical writing style and his ability to explore profound themes through fantastical stories. Throughout his career, he has written numerous novels, short stories, and screenplays, earning several prestigious awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards. Beagle continues to be an influential figure in the fantasy genre, captivating readers with his unique imagination.

He is a great enough magician to tap our most common nightma

He is a great enough magician to tap our most common nightmares, daydreams and twilight fancies, but he never invented them either: he found them a place to live, a green alternative to each day's madness here in a poisoned world. We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers and discoverers - thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses. Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.

Peter S. Beagle

Creativity Inspirational Tolkien

I think that love is stronger than habits or circumstances.

I think that love is stronger than habits or circumstances. I think it is possible to keep yourself for someone for a long time, and still remember why you were waiting when she comes at last.... I would enter your sleep if I could, and guard you there, and slay the thing that hounds you, as I would if it had the courage to face me in fair daylight. But I cannot come in unless you dream of me.

Peter S. Beagle

Love Dreams Waiting Nightmares

Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their g

Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale.

Peter S. Beagle

Inspirational Heroes

Love was generous precisely because it could never be immort

Love was generous precisely because it could never be immortal.

Peter S. Beagle

Love Mortality