Many years ago someone told me something that I flatly refused to accept. And I still don't accept it now, despite all the times I've seen it proved right. "The common good and the individual good rarely coincide..." Sure, I know, it's true. But some truths are probably worse than lies.
Sergei LukyanenkoIll-considered but well-intentioned actions do more good that actions that are well-considered but cruel.
Sergei LukyanenkoEvil has no need to bother with eliminating Good. It's far simpler to let Good fight against itself.
Sergei LukyanenkoIt is boring to haunt a writer, and even more so to haunt a celebrity. I would haunt a literary figure! Possibly some superhero, maybe even James Bond. Constant adventures, fights, beautiful women--much more interesting that watching a writer who taps on computer all day long, or a celebrity posing in front of cameras.
Sergei Lukyanenko