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Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author celebrated for his works of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery. He is best known for his dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451" (1953), which explores themes of censorship and conformity. Another significant work, "The Martian Chronicles" (1950), is a collection of vignettes chronicling the colonization of Mars. more Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author celebrated for his works of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery. He is best known for his dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451" (1953), which explores themes of censorship and conformity. Another significant work, "The Martian Chronicles" (1950), is a collection of vignettes chronicling the colonization of Mars. In 2000, Bradbury received the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Additionally, his short story "I Sing the Body Electric!" was adapted into an episode of "The Twilight Zone." Bradbury's unique narrative style and imaginative visions have left an indelible mark on literature. less

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"There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches."
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"Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall."
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"You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance"
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"It was a pleasure to burn"
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"You can't try to do things; you simply must do them"
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"Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things"
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"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out"
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"If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn"
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"The best scientist is open to experience and begins with romance – the idea that anything is possible."
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"People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it."
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"I don't try to describe the future. I try to prevent it."
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"You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you"
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"We are an impossibility in an impossible universe"
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