Humans are upsetting a fragile balance that their own human ancestors established. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
Archaeology is the anthropology of the past, and science fiction is the anthropology of the future. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
“[S]omehow, without his being aware of it, time had coated his awe with a rind of disillusionment, and the wine of wonder had turned… — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
For every path you choose, there is another you must abandon, usually forever. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
The contradictions are what make human behavior so maddening and yet so fascinating, all at the same time. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
The futures and ultimate fates of the characters in The Snow Queen are profoundly changed by choices made in their own minds or hearts,… — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
But what force in the galaxy is stronger than she is?" "Indifference." Jerusha surprised herself with the answer. "Indifference, Gundhalinu, is the strongest force… — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
“There are two tragedies in life. One is never getting your heart's desire. The other is getting it.” — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter. I'm not asking forever of you...just let me love you now. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
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