A. E. van Vogt

Author

Alfred Elton van Vogt was a highly influential Canadian-born science fiction author during the genre's Golden Age. He was known for his complex, dream-like plots and overarching themes of superhumanity, vast galactic empires, and the power of the mind. Many of his most famous novels, including 'Slan' and 'The World of Null-A,' were constructed by stitching together previously published short stories. Van Vogt's unique storytelling style and grand ideas left a lasting impact on many subsequent science fiction writers.

Aug 26, 1912 - Jan 26, 2000 Canadian 8 Quotes

Quotes by A. E. van Vogt

“The right to buy weapons is the right to be free.”
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freedom liberty right
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“A purpose is the eternal condition of success.”
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motivation purpose success
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“A being of authentic courage would not need to prove it.”
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authenticity courage philosophy
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“Here is the race, the human race, when it has reached its ultimate development.”
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evolution future humanity
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“Men are expendable. But a belief is not.”
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belief ideas sacrifice
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“The greatest discovery in history was the discovery of the future.”
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discovery future perspective
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“Life is a game, the object of which is to discover the rules.”
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discovery life rule
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“He was a superman, a slan. And he was not alone.”
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identity otherness science fiction
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