16 Quotes by Gardner Dozois

THE DOOMSDAY MACHINE IS THE HUMAN RACE

When I was learning the anthologist’s trade many years ago, sitting at the knees—metaphorically speaking, at least—of veteran anthologists like Damon Knight and Robert Silverberg, I was taught that you should always save your strongest and best story for last.

Persistence is worth at least as much as talent. The writing life is not a series of gentle encouragements. It’s more like a series of brutal kicks in the teeth. Those who grow a thick enough skin to persevere, survive. Those who do not, do not.

To disdain the moral pronouncements of hypocrites; to be true to my word; to always do what I promise, no more and no less. To hone my talent and wield it like a beacon in a darkening world.

Nice is such a toothless word. Do you want to have your gravestone say, ‘Here lies Amelia. She was nice’? Come, come.” “I suppose not.

I know what’s wrong with me; and knowing your own flaws is the beginning of wisdom.

He was annoyed at his anger. He had failed to contain himself.

The girl may want more honesty. However, most of us want a comfortable life.

Don’t be afraid. Don’t wait. Don’t get caught. Just go. Go fast.