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Joe Abercrombie, born on December 31, 1974, is a British writer known for his dark fantasy style. His works are highly appreciated by readers, with notable series including 'The First Law' and 'The Heroes'.

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Famous Joe Abercrombie Quotes

“There was no such thing as luck. Luck was a word idiots used to explain the consequences of their own rashness, and selfishness, and stupidity. More often than not bad luck meant bad plans.”

Used Plans Consequence Luck Stupidity Selfishness Idiot Bad Luck Rashness No Such Thing As Luck

Book:Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two

Source: Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two

“I got into reading a lot of noir and a lot of thrillers as well, and I really admired the plotting about those and the way that they can surprise you. And obviously to surprise people and to have twists in the tale, you have to plan quite carefully.”

People Way Wells Reading Plans Surprise Tales Twists Thrillers Noir

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“That's what courage is. Taking your disappointments and your failures, your guilt and your shame, all the wounds received and inflicted, and sinking them in the past. Starting again. Damning yesterday and facing tomorrow with your head held high. Times change. It's those that see it coming, and plan for it, and change themselves to suit, that prosper.”

Past Courage Plans Tomorrow Shame Guilt Starting Disappointment Wounds Yesterday Suits Sinking

Book:The Great Leveller: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country

Source: The Great Leveller: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country

“More often than not bad luck meant bad plans.”

Plans Luck Bad Luck No Such Thing As Luck

Book:Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two

Source: Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two

About the Author

Born: December 31, 1974
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 161

Books & Sources

Half the WorldRelated source material

Best Served ColdRelated source material

The HeroesRelated source material

The Wisdom of CrowdsRelated source material

Last Argument of KingsRelated source material

Last Argument Of Kings: The First Law: Book ThreeRelated source material

The DevilsRelated source material

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