Roger Zelazny Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roger Zelazny.

Roger Zelazny (1937-1995) was an American writer known for his contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born in Ohio, Zelazny studied English and psychology before embarking on a successful writing career. He gained fame for his innovative storytelling, lyrical prose, and exploration of themes such as mythology and identity. Zelazny's best-known works include the Hugo Award-winning novel "Lord of Light" and the "Amber" series. He received numerous accolades throughout his career and had a significant impact on the genre. Zelazny's unique imagination and literary style continue to inspire readers to this day.

I watched the spinning stars, grateful, sad and proud, as on

I watched the spinning stars, grateful, sad and proud, as only a man who has outlived his destiny and realizes he might yet forge himself another, can be.

If you ever loved anything in your life, try to remember it.

If you ever loved anything in your life, try to remember it. If you ever betrayed anything, pretend for a moment that you have been forgiven. If you ever feared anything, pretend for an instant that those days are gone and will never return. Buy the lie and hold to it for as long as you can. Press your familiar, whatever its name, to your breast and stroke it till it purrs.

Life Love Pain Creatures

Nobody steals books but your friends.

Nobody steals books but your friends.

Friendship Books Inspirational Irony Stealing

I see myself as a novelist, period. I mean, the material I w

I see myself as a novelist, period. I mean, the material I work with is what is classified as science fiction and fantasy, and I really don't think about these things when I'm writing. I'm just thinking about telling a story and developing my characters.

Work Science Character

I feel obligated to point out, though, that I have always be

I feel obligated to point out, though, that I have always been a sucker for ideas I find aesthetically pleasing. The cosmic sweep of the thing - an interstellar kula chain - affirming the differences and at the same time emphasizing the similarities of all the intelligent races in the galaxy - tying them together, building common traditions... The notion strikes me as kind of fine.

Charity Inspirational Ideas Democracy Difference Globalization

While I had often said that I wanted to die in bed, what I r

While I had often said that I wanted to die in bed, what I really meant was that in my old age I wanted to be stepped on by an elephant while making love.