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… — 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… — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
Humans may be the only creatures on Earth who spend significant time thinking about the fact that someday their lives will end. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
What does immortality mean to me? That we all want more time; and we want it to be quality time. — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
Each time, storytellers clothed the naked body of the myth in their own traditions, so that listeners could relate more easily to… — Joan D. Vinge Copy Share Image
“Things change all the time; but how much of it is real? Does any choice any of us ever makes, no matter… — 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
