Douglas Adams
Born: 03-10-1952
Douglas Adams was a British author renowned for his science fiction series, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Born in 1952, his work is celebrated for its wit, imaginative storytelling, and satirical humor. Beyond writing, Adams was a radio dramatist and scriptwriter, contributing to "Doctor Who." His ability to blend absurdity with profound insights made him a beloved figure in the literary world until his passing in 2001.
Book summaries for books written by Douglas Adams
Quotes
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
I find that it is always best to be honest, even when it hurts most.
It is a rare mind indeed that can render the hitherto non-existent blindingly obvious.
Everything is connected. That's why it's called a holistic detective agency.
I'm not a psychic, but sometimes I have a vague premonition that something is going to happen. Kind of like a gut feeling, you know.
The fundamental interconnectedness of all things means virtually anything could have prompted it.
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.
I cannot believe in a God who wants to be praised all the time.
Life is wasted on the living.
When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
The impossible often has a kind of integrity to it which the merely improbable lacks.
Reality is frequently inaccurate.