Brian Aldiss Quotes

A collection of quotes by Brian Aldiss.

Brian Aldiss (1925-2017) was a renowned British science fiction author. His storytelling prowess spanned over six decades, during which he published numerous novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. Aldiss explored intricate and imaginative worlds, often questioning the boundaries of human existence and the impact of technology. He received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the genre, including the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards. Aldiss's thought-provoking works, including the landmark novel "Non-Stop," continue to captivate readers and inspire generations of science fiction writers around the world.

I was hardly fit for human society. Thus destiny shaped me t

I was hardly fit for human society. Thus destiny shaped me to be a science fiction writer.

Science Society Destiny

One of the objections I have against Campbell's Astounding w

One of the objections I have against Campbell's Astounding was that there was too little love in it. It was a very loveless magazine. They never took enough account of the feeling that is always in SF.

I can't help believing that these things that come from the

I can't help believing that these things that come from the subconscious mind have a sort of truth to them. It may not be a scientific truth, but it's psychological truth.

Truth Help Mind

Synthetic life-forms were less than ten years old, the old a

Synthetic life-forms were less than ten years old, the old android mechanicals less than sixteen; the faults of their systems were still being ironed out, year by year.

Life System Faults

I'm no good, Teddy. Let's run away! You're a very good boy.

I'm no good, Teddy. Let's run away! You're a very good boy. Your Mummy loves you. Slowly, he shook his head. If she loved me, then why can't I talk to her? You're being silly, David. Mummy's lonely. That's why she had you. She's got Daddy. I've got nobody 'cept you, and I'm lonely.

Science fiction is no more written for scientists that ghost

Science fiction is no more written for scientists that ghost stories are written for ghosts.