Poul Anderson Quotes

There really wasn’t much in a man’s life that mattered. But those few things mattered terribly.

Above everything else, perhaps, was today’s concept of working together. I don’t mean its totalitarian version, for which Jack Havig had total loathing, or that “togetherness,” be it in a corporation or a commune, which he despised. I mean an enlightened pragmatism that rejects self-appointed aristocrats, does not believe received doctrine is necessarily true, stands ready to hear and weigh what anyone has to offer, and maintains well-developed channels to carry all ideas to the leadership and back again.

He’d seen too often how little of the universe is designed for man to neglect any safety measure.

Peace," he added, "is kept by the good will and strength of the peaceful.

Don't talk, you," he said. "It hurts my ears. Nor think; that hurts your head.'

’Tis colder outside than a well-born maiden’s heart.

Everard sighed, switched off his conscience, and began lying.