Damon Knight Quotes

As his talent expands, some of his stories become pointed social commentary; some are surprisingly effective religious tracts, disguised as science fiction. Others still are nostalgic vignettes, but under it all is still Bradbury, the poet of 20th-century neurosis.

- Damon Knight

Science fiction is what we point to when we say it.

- Damon Knight

You may stifle your creativity by learning too much about processes that should be spontaneous and automatic.

- Damon Knight

One of the great rewards of a writer's life is that it lets you read all the books you want to without feeling guilty.

- Damon Knight

There are 36 ways to tell this story. And all of them are disgusting.

- Damon Knight