Aaron Allston Quotes, born December 8, 1960, in Corsicana, Texas, was an American science fiction author and game designer celebrated for his contributions to the Star Wars universe. His novels, including Wraith Squadron, Iron Fist, and Starfighters of Adumar in the X-Wing series, as well as entries in the Legacy of the Force and Fate of the Jedi series, blended action, humor, and character depth. Allston also designed role-playing game supplements for Dungeons & Dragons’ Mystara setting. His sharp wit and storytelling earned him a devoted following until his passing in 2014.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his novels, interviews, and writings—reflect his humor, wisdom, and insights on life, creativity, and the human condition, capturing his playful yet profound voice.
15 Aaron Allston Quotes
- “The principle of Sturgeon’s Razor states that the simplest answer to any problem is 90% crap.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Feminism is sort of like God. Many people profess to believe in it, but no one seems to be able to define it to everyone’s satisfaction.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “I really can’t complain about actresses who get paid to be dumb. Most of us can’t get paid to be smart.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “The past actually happened but history is only what someone wrote down.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There are times when the end justifies the means. But when you build an argument based on a whole series of such times, you may find that you’ve constructed an entire philosophy of evil.” (Goodreads, Legacy of the Force: Betrayal, 2006)
- “That is the saving grace of humor, if you fail no one is laughing at you.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m not an atheist. How can you not believe in something that doesn’t exist? That’s way too convoluted for me.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Any sufficiently badly-written science is indistinguishable from magic.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Luck consists largely of hanging on by your fingernails until things start to go your way.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Lawyers are the first refuge of the incompetent.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “I don’t have to blow up everything I see… I just like to.” (Goodreads, Wraith Squadron, 1998)
- “The difference between tragedy and comedy: Tragedy is something awful happening to somebody else, while comedy is something awful happening to somebody else.” (FamousQuotes, n.d.)
- “When all else fails, complicate matters.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I know something about pain you don’t. Pain drowns other people. I just swim in it.” (Goodreads, Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand, 2002)
- “Life is like an analogy.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
Aaron Allston’s quotes sparkle with sharp wit, playful irreverence, and a keen eye for life’s absurdities, inspiring us to find humor in challenges and embrace creativity with boldness. Which quote tickles your funny bone or stirs your thoughts? Share it in the comments and keep Allston’s sci-fi legacy thriving!
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