101 Science Fiction Short Stories Quotes

“What manner of creature are you?” asked the tall man. Something whirred deep in the recesses of Chandler’s mind. “A man,” he said at last. But he knew he was not.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“retold as a heroic and masterly reversal of a lost situation.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“Votbinnik had Jandorf practically in Zugzwang (his pieces all tied up, Bill explained)”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad … if I could shoot the trouble!”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“But it was Paradise in one way,” said Steiner at last. “How?” “All the time we were there the woman did not speak.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“Many times have I longed to broil a diplomat over a slow fire,” the Aga Kaga snarled. “Tonight will see it come to pass!” “I’ve seen it done often at staff meetings,” said Retief. “It seems to have no permanent effect.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“We won’t make the mistake of excessive greed. We shall inch our way to empire—and those who stand in our way shall be dubbed warmongers.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep the peace, if I have to start a war to do it.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“At times, your cynicism borders on impudence.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories

“He looked at Retief. “Uh ... got time for a drink?” “I shouldn’t drink during office hours,” Retief said. He rose. “So I’ll take the rest of the day off.”
― Isaac Asimov, 101 Science Fiction Short Stories