Hal Clement quotes

Hal Clement was an American science fiction writer renowned for his scientifically accurate and imaginative works. His stories often explored hard science concepts through detailed descriptions of alien worlds and their environments. He helped define the subgenre of hard science fiction and inspired generations of readers and writers. Here are 4 of his quotes:

No one likes to be watched constantly by someone he can't see.

Hal Clement

The captain, thinking over this event afterward, realized that by his own lifelong standards he had a crew composed entirely of lunatics, with himself well to the front in degree of aberration; but he was fairly sure that this particular form of insanity was going to be useful.

Hal Clement

Maybe we've been taking nova precautions for a red dwarf.

Hal Clement