When you have shot and killed a man you have in some measure clarified your attitude toward him. You have given a definite answer… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
The good stories, of course, write themselves. And somebody wants to know who are the really good writers, and how many of them there… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
True love is that we should hate whatever interferes with our vision of the high and the lowly. — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
The lowest common denominator of the universe is both low and common. — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
Strangers may not lodge complaints till they have been in residence here for ninety days," the Cacique said, "and no stranger has ever remained… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
Death is for a long time. Those of shallow thought say that it is forever. There is, at least, a long night of it.… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
There is a secret society of seven men that controls the finances of the world. This is known to everyone but the details are… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
Learn the true topography; the monstrous and wonderful archetypes are not inside you, not inside your consciousness; you are inside them, trapped and howling… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
When we travel we find how greatly our boyhood dreams are outstripped by reality . — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
Though my short stories are the more readable, my novels do have more to say; and they will, if anyone has the patience for… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
Do not be deceived by the way men of bad faith misuse words and names … Things are set up as contraries that are… — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
