I found this letter on a few different blogs. It's a response from Edgar Rice Burroughs to a fan letter written to him by Forrest Ackerman (who, if you are unfamiliar, was a film historian, sci-fi fan extraordinaire, and founder of 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' magazine). Mr. Burroughs provides a wonderfully concise statement of the … Continue reading Edgar Rice Burroughs to Forrest Ackerman
Month: October 2015
The Meaning of Chance
Nothing happens by chance. This is not sentiment, but sober fact: ‘chance’ is not a cause, it is not an active principle which produces an effect. The word ‘chance’ does not refer to any object or force in itself, but rather to our lack of knowledge. The element of chance in any event is the element … Continue reading The Meaning of Chance
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