The “Church” of Sci-Fi (p. 95)
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A professor of philosophy once said that lesson one for freshman in his field should consist of a long, hard look late at night at the stars. I think this would be an even more apt first lesson for aspiring writers of sci-fi.
— Liu Cixin
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Source: Wikiquote: "Liu Cixin" (Quotes, Short fiction and essays, A View from the Stars (2024): Page numbers from the hardcover first American edition, published by Tor Books; , first printing
See Cixin Liu's Internet Science Fiction Database page for original publication details
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About Liu Cixin
Liu Cixin (born June 23, 1963) is a Chinese science fiction writer.
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