Quote
"Here’s the thing about constant surveillance—the question you must ask yourself is not “Am I being overheard?” but “Is anybody paying attention to me?”"
S
Sarah ZettelWhen all else fails, be willing to look like a fool. Maybe they will u — Sarah Zettel
"When all else fails, be willing to look like a fool. Maybe they will underestimate you later about something really important."
S
Sarah Zettel
Sarah Zettel
author11 quotes
Sarah Zettel is an American author, primarily of science fiction. Her first short story was published in Analog Science Fiction and Fact in 1991. Zettel's novels have won multiple awards, including the Philip K. Dick Award and the Locus Award for Best First Novel, and positive reviews from critics. Her first novel Reclamation was published in 1996 and her second novel Fool's War in 1997. She has w
More by Sarah Zettel
View all →Quote
"Somehow, you expect places you’ve left to freeze, like your memories of them have. It’s egotistical, but no one really wants to believe the world goes on without them."
S
Sarah ZettelQuote
"She projected an air of righteousness that can only come from someone who hasn’t even finished her third decade."
S
Sarah ZettelQuote
"Power looks startlingly similar wherever you go. Power does not want you to forget that you are small and alone."
S
Sarah ZettelQuote
"He did not like Ambassador Bern’s diplomatic response. Probably he was the sort that preferred to be the only liar in the room."
S
Sarah ZettelQuote
"“I’m starting to get the picture.” “If you can say it so calmly, then you haven’t.”"
S
Sarah Zettel