Anne McCaffrey
1926 - 2011
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Biography
Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) was an American-Irish author known for her works of science fiction and fantasy. She was best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series, a pioneering work in the genre of science fiction. McCaffrey was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, two of the highest honors in science fiction writing. Her writing often featured strong female characters and explored themes of telepathy, dragon-human relationships, and environmentalism.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Make no judgments where you have no compassion.
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People who can work together will win, whether it be against complex cross-stitch patterns or the difficulties of a space station to survive.
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The only worth living for - the only thing worth dying for - is the courage to love.
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Life is risk filled. You cannot steal second base and keep your foot on first.
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We who have the luxury of safety must stand fast for those less fortunate if we wish to keep this keel straight.