Robert E. Howard Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert E. Howard.

Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) was an American author known for his contributions to the fantasy and pulp fiction genres. He is best remembered as the creator of the iconic character Conan the Barbarian. Born and raised in Texas, Howard began writing at a young age and gained popularity during the 1930s through his stories published in pulp magazines like Weird Tales. His high-energy, action-packed tales featuring sword and sorcery elements continue to inspire generations of writers and have left a lasting impact on the fantasy genre. Sadly, Howard tragically ended his own life at the age of 30.

Babarism is the natural state of mankid, civilization is unn

Babarism is the natural state of mankid, civilization is unnatural. It is a whim of circumstance. And babarism must always ultimately triumph.

Robert E. Howard

Truth

If that's true, then answer this priest, why are we in these

If that's true, then answer this priest, why are we in these pits, hiding from some animal? Conan asked Someday, when all your civilization and science are likewise swept away, your kind will pray for a man with a sword.

Robert E. Howard

Science Man

How can I wear the harness of toilAnd sweat at the daily rou

How can I wear the harness of toilAnd sweat at the daily round,While in my soul foreverThe drums of Pictdom sound?

Robert E. Howard

Inspirational Poem

Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because the

Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing.

Robert E. Howard

Men

But whatever my failure, I have this thing to remember - tha

But whatever my failure, I have this thing to remember - that I was a pioneer in my profession, just as my grandfathers were in theirs, in that I was the first man in this section to earn his living as a writer.

Robert E. Howard

Failure