The good stories, of course, write themselves. And somebody wants to know who are the really good writers, and how many of them there are. There aren't any. Most of the writers are likeable frauds. Some are unlikable frauds. — R. A. Lafferty Copy Share Image
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
