I can’t tell you if the stories are true. Men lie without meaning to. They talk as if they had been part of a thing that happened to someone they nev… - Leigh Brackett

" "

I can’t tell you if the stories are true. Men lie without meaning to. They talk as if they had been part of a thing that happened to someone they never knew and only heard of by sixth remove.

English
Collect this quote

About Leigh Brackett

Leigh Brackett (December 7, 1915 – March 18, 1978) was an American writer, particularly of science fiction, and a screenwriter.

Also Known As

Birth Name: Leigh Douglass Brackett Leigh Douglas Brackett
Alternative Names: Leigh Brackett Hamilton
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 Leigh Brackett

Hell, how do you think the human race ever learned anything, except by trial and error?"
"But it all takes such a long, long time," said Len."
"Everything takes a long time. Birthing takes nine months, and dying takes you all the rest of your life, and what are you complaining about, anyway?

He could hear Pa’s voice saying, “A man’s religion, his sect, is his own affair. But those people have no religion or sect. They’re a mob, with a mob’s fear and cruelty, and with half-crazy, cunning men stirring them up against others.”

Limited Time Offer

Premium members can get their quote collection automatically imported into their Quotewise collections.

Loading...