Adam-Troy Castro Quotes, born May 20, 1960, in New York City, is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror writer based in Wildwood, Florida. Known for works like Emissaries from the Dead and the Gustav Gloom series, he has been nominated for Hugo, Nebula, and Stoker awards. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, interviews, and publications—reflect his sharp wit, deep insights on human nature, and passion for storytelling, inspiring readers to think boldly.
15 Adam-Troy Castro Quotes
- “I’m smiling because I know perfectly well what I am and I honestly don’t give a damn what you think of me.” (Emissaries from the Dead, 2008)
- “Fish held the silence for so long that I had to restrain myself from prodding her. That’s never a good idea. Sometimes people hesitate because they don’t have the courage to come out with whatever needs to be said; other times they desperately want to speak but can’t find the words.” (Emissaries from the Dead, 2008)
- “I don’t like you bondsman. But I hate mysteries even more.” (Emissaries from the Dead, 2008)
- “I kicked, shouted an obscene word, got another faceful of goo for my troubles, and did the only thing left available to me. I started to laugh. This was a stupid way to die, all right. But also a god damned funny one.” (Emissaries from the Dead, 2008)
- “Occasionally I glanced at the big blue cradle of civilization hanging in the sky, remembered for the fiftieth or sixtieth or one hundredth time that none of this had any right to be happening, and reminded myself for the fiftieth or sixtieth or one hundredth time that the only sane response was to continue carrying the tune.” (Alien Contact, 2011)
- “Management’s never been interested in really doing the job, not at any point in human history. Management’s true agenda has always been making things more pleasant for Management.” (Emissaries from the Dead, 2008)
- “Most people think the Race is a sprint, but it’s really not. It’s a marathon. It’s about maintaining a lead, keeping the pace, and doing it the right way.” (My Ox Is Broken!, 2006)
- “People may think they despise those not as virtuous as themselves, but there’s no end to the reservoirs of wrath we bear for those we know to be better.” (Her Husband’s Hands and Other Stories, 2014)
- “Limit your inputs to only those that support a certain kind of self-destructive behavior, and you can be cheered with enthusiasm as you drive yourself off a cliff.” (Interview, FameQuote, n.d.)
- “Talent’s cheap…historically, one of the cheapest things you can buy. And considering the sheer amount of angst you carry around on your back, you need it.” (Ego To Go, 2000)
- “Life with too many miracles is just another form of chaos.” (Locusts, 2000)
- “They all wore the slack-bored expression of folks doomed to spend all of eternity on an infinitely long supermarket checkout line.” (From Hell It Came, 2000)
- “You haven’t played a boring game of checkers until you’ve played the one where the red and black pieces get along.” (Gustav Gloom and the Four Terrors, 2013)
- “The question is, just how do we tackle this problem? Do we merely modulate your Ego so it’s less irritating? Admittedly, that might make you easier to take—but it won’t address the real core of the problem.” (Ego To Go, 2000)
- “There had never been any violence in her life, up until those last few hours—and there seemed no reason beyond simple self-defense for her to feel the urgency she felt now.” (The Third Claw of God, 2009)
Adam-Troy Castro’s quotes are a witty, piercing blend of insight and imagination, urging readers to question, create, and persevere. Which quote’s got you ready to explore new worlds? Drop it in the comments and keep Castro’s storytelling fire blazing!
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