Corollary 1: The existence of immense quantities of trash in science fiction is admitted and it is regrettable; but it is no more unnatural than the existence of trash anywhere.
Theodore SturgeonThere are people who have tremendously important things to say, but they say it so poorly that nobody would ever want to read it.
Theodore SturgeonHere's the point to be made - there are no synonyms. There are no two words that mean exactly the same thing.
Theodore SturgeonWhy on earth do you carry a mirror around with you?” “It's purely a defensive device. We seldom quarrel, and this is one of the reasons. Can you imagine yourself getting all worked up and contorted and illogical and then coming face to face with yourself, looking at yourself exactly as you look to everyone else?
Theodore Sturgeon