Lloyd Alexander Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lloyd Alexander.

Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was an American author known for his fantasy novels for children and young adults. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Alexander began his writing career as a journalist before turning to fiction. He drew inspiration from his love of mythology and folklore, blending it with his own creative imagination to create unforgettable tales. His most acclaimed works include "The Chronicles of Prydain" series, which won the prestigious Newbery Medal. Alexander's writing remains beloved for its rich storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

It is easy to judge evil unmixed, replied Gwydion. But, alas

It is easy to judge evil unmixed, replied Gwydion. But, alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging.

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Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of unde

Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it.

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Inspirational Writing Fantasy

If life is a loom, the pattern you weave is not so easily un

If life is a loom, the pattern you weave is not so easily unraveled.

Lloyd Alexander

There is truth in all things, if you understand them well.

There is truth in all things, if you understand them well.

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She has given you something of value: the truth in her heart

She has given you something of value: the truth in her heart.

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Believe what you like. You'll be surprised how comforting it

Believe what you like. You'll be surprised how comforting it is. I ask no comfort, Taran replied, but the truth, be it harsh or happy.

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Speak up, my boy. If you want truth, you should begin by giv

Speak up, my boy. If you want truth, you should begin by giving it.

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I think imagination is at the heart of everything we do. Sci

I think imagination is at the heart of everything we do. Scientific discoveries couldn't have happened without imagination. Art, music, and literature couldn't exist without imagination. And so anything that strengthens imagination, and reading certainly does that, can help us for the rest of our lives.

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Imagination Music Art Science Reading Literature

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and no

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

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