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

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Sergei Lukyanenko is a celebrated Russian author, recognized for his science fiction and fantasy novels. Born on April 11, 1968, he has achieved international acclaim for his works, especially the Night Watch series. more

“It is boring to haunt a writer, and even more so to haunt a celebrity. I would haunt a literary figure! Possibly some superhero, maybe even James Bond. Constant adventures, fights, beautiful women--much more interesting that watching a writer who taps on computer all day long, or a celebrity posing in front of cameras.”

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Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

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

Should Strange Coincidence Strange Things

Book:The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

Source: The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

“I often use detective elements in my books. I love detective novels. But I also think science fiction and detective stories are very close and friendly genres, which shows in the books by Isaac Asimov, John Brunner, and Glen Cook. However, whilst even a tiny drop of science fiction may harm a detective story, a little detective element benefits science fiction. Such a strange puzzle.”

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Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“At home the very walls lend you strength.”

Home Wall

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“You're a big boy, you ought to understand that punctual transport, public order and safe streets, polite people and good medical services are all the achievements of dictatorship.”

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Book:The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

Source: The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

“I am fat, lazy and kind.”

Kind Fats Lazy

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“For every prophet there are a thousand interpreters to distort the essence of the religion, to replace the bright flame with the heat of the inquisitors' pyres.”

Thousand Essence Flames Heat Prophet Interpreter

Book:Night Watch

Source: Night Watch

“This is the inevitable consequence of a popular movie: you become the guy who wrote "the book that inspired the movie." Frankly speaking, I find it a bit insulting.”

Book Guy Bits Consequence Inspired Inevitable Insulting Popular Movie

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“It's great to be excited by your profession, whether you are a doctor or a writer. I started writing books when I was in medical school and, by the time I graduated, I realized that writing was more exciting to me than being a doctor. And if I tried to be a doctor and a writer, then both would suffer.”

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Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“There is no abstract Evil; you have to understand that! Its roots are here, all around us, in this herd that goes on chewing and having a good time only an hour after a murder!”

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Book:Night Watch

Source: Night Watch

Quote by Sergei Lukyanenko

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