Quotes from James Alan Gardner

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That is the nature of Science—it is often confusing and terrible, but you must pretend you are not troubled or else Science People will call you names.

However, Science People like to believe in laws, even when such laws can be circumvented by their own Science. They become most displeased if you suggest it would be more accurate to speak of the Generally Good Idea Of Gravity or the Three Useful Guidelines Of Thermodynamics.

A cape?" CeeCee said. "What kind of a moron wears a cape? Oh, &%$#!

Politeness is the enemy of both Art and Criticism. It tries to color true perception, dilute strong emotion, and replace genuine compassion. To pursue bad manners is childish, to pursue good ones is emasculation.

When it crosses my mind to do something, I don't ask why, I ask why not. And usually there's no reason not to, so I just go ahead." He paused, then added,