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Randall Garrett Biography

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Randall Garrett was an American science fiction author known for his contributions to space opera and fantasy novels. His works often combined elements of adventure, history, and fantasy, making them popular among readers.

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Book:The Best of Randall Garrett

Source: The Best of Randall Garrett

“I like it that way. I suffer from agoraphobia and xenophobia. "I have to be drugged to be put on a spaceship because I can't take all that empty space, even if I'm protected from it by a steel shell." A look of revulsion came over his face. "And I can't stand aliens!”

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Book:In Case of Fire

Source: In Case of Fire

“There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is...”

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Book:In Case of Fire

Source: In Case of Fire

“There is an odd quirk in the human mind that makes a fearful man prefer to go quietly to a wicked-looking, gnarled "witch" for a countercharm than to a respectable licensed sorcerer or an accredited priest of the Church.”

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Book:Murder and Magic

Source: Murder and Magic

“Deep inside, the majority of people had the sneaking suspicion that evil was more powerful than good and could be counteracted only by more evil.”

People Evil Powerful Majority Suspicion Deep Inside

Book:Murder and Magic

Source: Murder and Magic

About the Author

Born: December 16, 1927
Died: December 31, 1987
Known for: Author
Quotes: 5

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