Robert Holdstock (2 August 1948 – 29 November 2009) was an English novelist and author best known for his works of Celtic, Nordic, Gothic and Pictish fantasy literature, predominantly in the fantasy subgenre of mythic fiction.
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"Skills used unselfishly make for cooperation."
"God grew out of the memories of powerful men."
"Nothing has happened until it happens."
"When so much is lost in the dark of time there must be a myth to glorify that lost knowledge."
"“I really didn’t mean to steal it.” Mr. Williams shook his head. He scratched at his chin nervously. “Why not? That’s what they’re there for. Tunes belong to everybody. So do stories.”"
"All things are known, but most things are forgotten. It takes a special magic to remember them."
"“Have I told you about Christ?” “Ghost-born-man-walking-on-water-telling-stories-dead-on-tree. Yes. You’ve told me about him. Show me more feathers.”"
"Lavondyss for you—for all of us—is what we are able to remember of ancient times…”"
"“Where have you been?” he asked. “Walking in the woods,” she said."