Ray Bradbury was not ahead of his time. He was perfectly of his time, and more than that: he created his time and left his mark on the time that followed.
Neil GaimanHow old are you?" asked Door. Richard was pleased she had asked; he would never have dared. "As old as my tongue," said Hunter, primly, "and a little older than my teeth.
Neil GaimanI am anti-life, the Beast of Judgment. I am the dark at the end of everything. The end of universes, gods, worldsโฆof everything. And what will you be then, Dreamlord?" "I am hope.
Neil GaimanWhat makes you think I'm giving you a ride?โ โBecause I'm a damsel in distress,โ she said. โAnd you are a knight in whatever. A really dirty car.
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