We must deal with life as it is, not with life as we wish it were or as it may be ten years or fifty years from now. - Harry Turtledove

" "

We must deal with life as it is, not with life as we wish it were or as it may be ten years or fifty years from now.

English
Collect this quote

About Harry Turtledove

Harry Norman Turtledove (born June 14, 1949) is an American author who is best known for his work in the genres of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery fiction. He is a student of history and completed his PhD in Byzantine history. His dissertation was on the period 565–582. He lives in Southern California. In addition to his birth name, Turtledove writes under a number of pen names: Eric Iverson, H. N. Turteltaub, Dan Chernenko, and Mark Gordian. He began publishing novels in the realm of fantasy starting in 1979 and continues to write in the 2020s.

Biography information from Wikipedia

Also Known As

Native Name: Harry Norman Turtledove
Alternative Names: Dan Chernenko Eric G. Iverson Mark Gordian H.N. Turteltaub
Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Harry Turtledove

Go Premium

Support Quotewise while enjoying an ad-free experience and premium features.

View Plans
Finally the Reichsfuehrer said, "Well, you've given me a good deal to think about. I can hardly deny that. We'll see what comes of it." "The longer we wait, the more trouble we'll have doing it properly," Heydrich warned. "I understand that," Himmler said testily. "I have to make sure I can get it moving without... undue difficulties, though." "As you say, sir!" Heydrich was all obedience, all subordination. Why not? Himmler played the cards close to his chest, but Heydrich was pretty sure he'd won.

Loading...