Alfred Bester
1913 - 1987
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Biography
Alfred Bester (1913–1987) was an American science fiction author and TV scriptwriter. He is best known for his influential novels 'The Demolished Man' and 'The Stars My Destination', which are considered classics of the genre. Bester's writing style was characterized by imaginative storytelling, sharp dialogue, and a focus on psychological drama.
Famous Quotes (5)
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He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
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I'm a space bum, son. I move around all the time. I never stay in one place long—just a brief layover everywhere.
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When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.
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Dollars or cents, it doesn't matter. Money's all the same in every language.
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The only way to be happy is to love. Unless you love, your life will flash by.