Leigh Brackett Quotes

• Plot is people. Human emotions and desires founded on the realities of life, working at cross purposes, getting hotter and fiercer as they strike against each other until finally there's an explosion-that's Plot.

  Leigh Brackett

  Writing, Reality, People

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• Witchcraft to the ignorant, .... Simple science to the learned.

  Leigh Brackett

  Simple, Ignorant, Witchcraft

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• Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is.

  Leigh Brackett

  Powerful, Judging, Allies

  "Fictional character: Yoda". "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back", 1980.

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• Love is like the measles; the older you are when it hits you, the harder it takes. Cheer up, you won't die of it.

  Leigh Brackett

  Cheer, Love Is, Measles

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• Surrender is a perfectly acceptable alternative in extreme circumstances.

  Leigh Brackett

  War, Alternatives, Empire Strikes Back

  "Fictional character: C-3PO". "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back", www.imdb.com. 1980.

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• David will never go to space again. I'm glad.What did it gain the McQuarries? What has it ever gained men? Have men ever brought back more happiness from the stars? Will they ever?

  Leigh Brackett

  Stars, Men, Space

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