“There was process: process was all. You could go in a promising direction or you could go wrong, but you did not set out with the expectation of ever stopping anywhere. All responsibilities, all commitments thus understood took on substance and duration.”
Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
Work
The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Author
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin, born on October 21, 1929, is an esteemed American author of science fiction and fantasy. Known for her profound philosophical insights, rich imagination, and unique narrative style, Le Guin's works have won numerous literary awards and have had a significant impact on science fiction and fantasy literature. Her most famous works include the 'Earthsea' series and 'The Left Hand of Darkness', which have won her awards such as the Nebula and Hugo Awards, and she has also received the National Book Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to literature. more
You May Also Like
Source: Middlemarch
“The men who will act today and the men who will act tomorrow get beaten by the men who acts now.”
Source: Wealth of Words
“Act and fail, but don’t fail to act.”
Source: Wealth of Words
Source: In Search of Lost Time
Source: Mad About Humans: World Maker's Almanac
Source: Mad About Humans: World Maker's Almanac
“If they touch you, I kill them. (Justin John, Sailor)”
Source: Salt Water and Spear Tips
Source: Black Light
“Focus on the act and efforts, not on the outcome and obstacles.”
Source: Wealth of Words
Source: Wealth of Words