Robert Asprin quotes

Robert Asprin was an American science fiction and fantasy author, widely celebrated for his humorous and inventive storytelling. His most famous works include the "MythAdventures" series and the "Phule's Company" novels. He was known for blending wit and adventure, leaving a lasting impact on the genre. Here are 46 of his quotes:

Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate. (Robert Asprin)
New Orleans life is such a night life. The thing that comes up very often is that our day essentially doesn't start until midnight or 2 in the morning. View quote
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A brave man is one who admits his fear. Only a fool believes himself invincible. View quote
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When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, 'Cheer up, things could be worse.' And sure enough, they get worse. View quote
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In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette. View quote
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When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance."- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death. View quote
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto. View quote
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Education,” he smiled, "is never a waste of time. View quote
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Writing thats not working for a living. View quote
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I am not a fast writer, I am not a slow writer, I am a half fast writer! View quote
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The basic story for the opener is that word came through the bar that someone got knifed and killed up on the Moon Walk. It turns out to be one of the quarter regulars that everybody knows, including Maestro and Bone. (Robert Asprin)
It's interesting that instead of having to get tighter and more restricted for a collaboration, strangely enough, from the beginning, we've actually been more confident that we could handle this. View quote
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It operates very much like the social structure of a nomadic tribe. Those in the brotherhood are fully human; those outside are not. View quote
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Skeeter thought dark, vile thoughts at bureaus and the bureauc-rats that ran 'em. View quote
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Hi, Sven.” "Hi, yourself. The answer's no. View quote
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Malcolm had forgotten how very young eighteen was, with its mixture of invincible assuredness, fragile emotions, and the desperate need to be taken seriously-even when caught in complete ignorance. View quote
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Kit chuckled. "You, Bull Morgan, are a wicked judge of human character.” "Hell, Kit, thought you'd figured it out by now: all human character is wicked. Just varies in degree is all.”. View quote
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It is jihad, Mr. Morgan, a particularly virulent, fundamentalist form of hatred. View quote
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No matter how you look at it,” Margo muttered, "when you get down to it, human beings aren't really much better than killer plains apes, are they? Just a thin sugar-coating of civilization to make 'em look prettier. View quote
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She's young, Kit.” "That's no excuse. The universe doesn't give a damn when it squashes you. View quote
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All the years he'd spent fooling himself into thinking that what he did was correct was simply time wasted from his life, on delusions and fantasies that kept him from seeing what he was and where he was inevitably headed with genuine clarity. (Robert Asprin)
Uncle Sven and I are about to start your first lesson in survival theory.” She gave them both a dubious glance. "That being?” Sven guffawed. "When the fight starts, be someplace else. And always remember, nobody watches your butt for you when it's You versus the Universe-and Margo, the universe just don't give a damn. View quote
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Bull Morgan was just the right man for the job, a man who found the law useful in how far it could occasionally be bent to save a friend. View quote
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Once again, Caddrick had failed to use the few brains God had given him. View quote
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Oh. I was beginning to worry.” "You do that,” Kit laughed. "I like it better when you're worried. Proves you're thinking.” She put out a pink tongue. "You're mean and horrible. Why does everybody else like you?” Kit scratched his head. "Search me. Guess it's my good looks and charm. View quote
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