Sergei Lukyanenko

Why was is that the Light acted through lies, and the Darkness acted though the truth? Why was is that our truth…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“Isn’t that always the way! Just when you really want to know if you did the right thing or not. But no…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

What if it turns out there really are witches and vampires and werewolves living right here alongside us? After all, what better…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Ill-considered but well-intentioned actions do more good that actions that are well-considered but cruel.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

That's the way it goes sometimes: in order to help your friends, first you have to help your enemy. Better get used…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

When there are strange things going on all around, every coincidence should be considered very carefully.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Indeed, being a beginner is very difficult right now. Book publishers are in a crisis, sales are dwindling, and publishing houses are…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“I can't see the line between deliberate intention and coincidence.”

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“Konjak, vino - tako se opija srce.“ „ A votka, za šta je ona?“ „Za dušu. Ako je bol neutoljiv.”

— Sergei Lukyanenko

We're not given the chance to choose absolute truth. Truth's always two-faced. The only thing we have is the right to reject…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“People don't usually think about the meaning of the words they say. It seems to them that words convey truth. That when…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Generally speaking, we can and should say everything. We just have to choose the right time, otherwise the truth can be worse…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Loneliness, dejection, the contempt or pity of people around you--these are unpleasant feelings. But they are precisely the things that produce genuine…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Of course we got drunk!" Semyon said. "It's okay to get drunk, Anton. If you need to real bad. Only you have…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“And no doubt you’re quite happy for her to slave away at the cooker, wash the nappies, get no sleep for nights…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“The laws of nature are not intelligent,’ I replied. ‘The force of gravity is not intelligent. Electricity is not intelligent. A savage…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

How easily the truth is lost, and how persistent lies are.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

That's the hardest thing of all--never to become cynical, never to lose faith, never to become indifferent.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

An introverted, bookish child, with a mass of complexes and her head full of crazy ideals and a childish faith in the…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“If they do anything to me, just skin them alive, sweetheart," I said. "I'll do more than that-- I'll make them eat…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“This one swears like a trooper-- he's a bad boy.”

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Above all, translators must be native speakers. It’s not because they speak the language better – I understand that sometimes a foreigner…

— Sergei Lukyanenko

When leaders betray their people and the people don't overthrow them, it's not just the leaders who should be blamed.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

Love was something different. Love was pure delight, a fountain of emotions, sensual delights, and enjoying spending time together.

— Sergei Lukyanenko

“Do you remember the fairy tale about the mermaid? A witch gave her legs, she could walk, but she felt like there…

— Sergei Lukyanenko