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Eric Frank Russell

(1905–1978) Novelist

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Eric Frank Russell was a novelist.

Quick Facts About Eric Frank Russell

Born: January 6, 1905
Died: February 28, 1978
Profession: Novelist

About Eric Frank Russell

[Wikidata] English science fiction writer (1905–1978)... | [Wikipedia] Eric Frank Russell was a British writer best known for his science fiction novels and short stories. Much of his work was first published in the United States, in John W. Campbell's Astounding Science Fiction and other pulp magazines. Russell also wrote horror fiction for Weird Tales and non-fiction

Quotes by Eric Frank Russell

Nothing is more intimidating than an idiotic grin worn by a manifest non-idiot.

Eric Frank Russell

Idiot

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May you live in interesting times and come to the attention of important people.

Eric Frank Russell

Attention

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“If one would praise the Almighty, one must then revel in His works, and take them whole, adore their very grossness, savor…

Eric Frank Russell

God

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“You seem to fit the part all right. Your technical record is first-class. Your disciplinary record stinks to high heaven.' He eyed…

Eric Frank Russell

Humor

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“Damn! - I'd rather walk into something of my own accord than to be frogmarched into it." "So it says here in…

Eric Frank Russell

Parents

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Astronauts were not the impulsive daredevils so dear to the stereopticonloving public. They couldn't afford to be. The hazards of the profession…

Eric Frank Russell

Astronaut

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“For months we have been making triumphant retreats before a demoralized enemy who is advancing in utter disorder.”

Eric Frank Russell

Solitude

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