“None of it is real, though, because reality lies in a different, more evanescent realm. These are only the names of some of the places in the archipelago of dreams. The true reality is the one you perceive around you, or that which you are fortunate enough to imagine for yourself.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
“The dream-state of the Archipelago, which is what we islanders most respond to, and least wish to see changed, seems likely to continue without interference for a long time to come.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
“...an incomplete listing of anything reveals that a selection has been made, and any act of selection is of course political.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
“The true reality is the one you perceive around you, or that which you are fortunate enough to imagine for yourself.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
“Less welcome to the people of Paneron is the STIFLER, a humid wind that brings the allergenic pollen of carp-weed bushes from nearby unpopulated islands.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
“To aspire to life forever would be to acquire living at the expense of life.”
― Christopher Priest, quote from The Islanders
Christopher Priest
Born place: in Cheadle, England, The United Kingdom
Born date July 14, 1943
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“Perfect prayer does not consist in many words, silent remembering and pure intention raises the heart to that supreme Power.”
― Amit Ray, quote from Om Chanting and Meditation
“Batman: "You should've listened to me."
-"I thought we were partners."
-"We are. But we're not equals, not even close.
-"You sanctimonious, self-righteous..."
-"You're not in it like I am, Barbara.
It's still a game for you, it's still a thrill. You haven't been taken to the edge yet."
-"The edge of what?"
-"The abyss, the place where you don't care anymore. Where all hope dies."
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Barbara: "I saw that abyss you spoke about, very scary, but so tempting.
I don't know how you resist it.
I don't think it's humanly possible after a while.
Be careful.”
― Alan Moore, quote from Batman: The Killing Joke
“We cuss them because we're not good enough for them. We hate them because they wouldn't look at us, couldn't be bothered to give us an interview. I guess there's a Trent & Brent in every city, in every field. I didn't make it and I don't belong, so I'll just go through life hating them.”
― John Grisham, quote from The Rainmaker
“He would do worse than his worst if he had to.”
― Isaac Asimov, quote from The End of Eternity
“I've always admired your rather formidable will, your refusal to back away from difficulties, but sometimes strength isn't about perseverance. Sometimes it's about knowing when to quit.”
― Jennifer Donnelly, quote from The Tea Rose
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