Poets are wiser than anyone because they’re the only people… - Fritz Leiber

" "
Poets are wiser than anyone because they’re the only people who have the guts to think and feel at the same time.

Fritz Leiber

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Fritz Leiber

Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. (December 24, 1910 – September 5, 1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. • Fritz Leiber Junior

All quotes from Fritz Leiber Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Fritz Leiber:

Philip José Farmer Poul Anderson Michael Moorcock Glen Cook Robert Silverberg

Additional quotes by Fritz Leiber

And I, well, in the month I’ve been here I’ve learned that the only way to survive in civilization is to abide by its unwritten rules—far more important than its laws chiseled in stone—and break them only at peril, in deepest secrecy, and taking all precautions.

Every human being believes he is perfect in his way, even the most miserable scoundrel or dreamer.

For what is life but greed in action?

Poets are wiser than anyone because they’re the only people who have the guts to think and feel at the same time. - Fritz Leiber

About Fritz Leiber

Also Known As

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Fritz Leiber

Advanced Search Filters