L. Sprague de Camp quotes

L. Sprague de Camp was an American author renowned for his works in science fiction and fantasy. His writing helped shape the genres through both original stories and collaborations with other influential authors. He became widely respected for his wit, scholarship, and imaginative storytelling. Here are 4 of his quotes:

In writing a series of stories about the same characters, plan the whole series in advance in some detail, to avoid contradictions and inconsistencies. (L. Sprague de Camp)
The story of civilization is, in a sense, the story of engineering-that long and arduous struggle to make the forces of nature work for man's good. View quote
L. Sprague de Camp
There is no mistaking the dismay on the face of a writer who has just heard that his brain child is a deformed idiot. View quote
L. Sprague de Camp
It does not pay a prophet to be too specific. View quote
L. Sprague de Camp

L. Sprague de Camp

Occupation: American Author
Born: November 27, 1907
Died: November 6, 2000
Quotes count: 4

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