Eric Frank Russell Quotes

United Kingdom, Writer
January 6, 1905 – February, 28, 1978.

Eric Frank Russell was a British author best known for his science fiction novels and short stories. Much of his work was first published in the United States, in John W. Campbell's Astounding Science Fiction and other pulp magazines. Russell also wrote horror fiction for Weird Tales and non-fiction articles on Fortean topics. Up to 1955 several of his stories were published under pseudonyms, at least Duncan H. Munro and Niall(e) Wilde

For months we have been making triumphant retreats before a demoralized enemy who is advancing in utter disorder.

Eric Frank Russell
Astronauts were not the impulsive daredevils so dear to the stereopticonloving public. They couldn't afford to be. The hazards of the profession required an infinite capacity for cautious, contemplative thought.

Eric Frank Russell

If one would praise the Almighty, one must then revel in His works, and take them whole, adore their very grossness, savor the oozing quiddity of that slime of which He seems to be inordinately fond. Love is not nice. God's love assuredly is not; and human love, its copy, must not presume to be so.

Eric Frank Russell
- Love Is
- Works
- Almighty
Nothing is more intimidating than an idiotic grin worn by a manifest non-idiot.

Eric Frank Russell
May you live in interesting times and come to the attention of important people.

Eric Frank Russell