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So fantasy was fine early on, and when I discovered science fiction, I was very happy with it, because my first interest
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"So fantasy was fine early on, and when I discovered science fiction, I was very happy with it, because my first interest in science fiction came with an interest in astronomy"

- Octavia Butler

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Octavia Butler's quote speaks to her love of science fiction and its connection to astronomy. She found fantasy pleasurable, however when she discovered sci-fi, she was much more happy. This is since her interest in sci-fi was linked to her interest in astronomy. Astronomy is the research study of the universe and its parts, and science fiction frequently explores the possibilities of area and other worlds. Butler's quote suggests that her love of science fiction was rooted in her fascination with the unknown and the capacity of the universe. She was drawn to the concept of exploring the unknown and the possibilities of area, and sci-fi permitted her to do that. Her quote speaks to the power of sci-fi to influence and mesmerize, and to the potential of the universe.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Octavia Butler between June 22, 1947 and February 24, 2006. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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