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Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer born on September 1, 1875, in Illinois, and died on March 19, 1950. He is renowned for his science fiction and adventure novels, with his most famous works being the 'Mars Trilogy' and the 'John Carter' series. His works have had a profound impact on science fiction literature.

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Famous Edgar Rice Burroughs Quotes

“If I had followed my better judgment always, my life would have been a very dull one.”

Ifs Has Beens Judgment Dull

Book:Llana of Gathol

Source: Llana of Gathol

“I have been successful probably because I have always realized that I knew nothing about writing and have merely tried to tell an interesting story entertainingly.”

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Author:Edgar Rice Burroughs

“The whole fabric of our religion is based on superstitious beliefin lies that have been foisted upon us for ages by those directly above us, to whose personal profit and aggrandizement it was to have us continue to believe as they wished us to believe.”

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Book:The Gods of Mars

Source: The Gods of Mars

“So strong is the power of superstition that even though we know that we have been reverencing a sham, yet still we hesitate to admit the validity of our new-found convictions.”

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Book:THE BARSOOM CHRONICLES - Under the Moons of Mars Series: Complete Collection (Illustrated): A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, The Chessmen of Mars, The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, Swords of Mars, Synthetic Men of Mars and more

Source: THE BARSOOM CHRONICLES - Under the Moons of Mars Series: Complete Collection (Illustrated): A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, The Chessmen of Mars, The Master Mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, Swords of Mars, Synthetic Men of Mars and more