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David Drake, born on September 24, 1945, is an American science fiction author known for his unique worldviews and profound philosophical insights. His works have been well-received by readers for their imaginative storytelling and deep reflections on the future of humanity.

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“The use of force is always an answer to problems...[It] isn't an attractive answer, though.”

Book:The Voyage

Source: The Voyage

“Even as a child, Adele Mundy had known the fighting would never be over. If there wasn’t a battle raging at this place now, there were battles going on elsewhere and would always be battles until there was no longer a species called Man in the universe.”

Fighting Mankind Battles

Book:Lt. Leary, Commanding

Source: Lt. Leary, Commanding

“She owned the road as an elephant owns the veldt and like a big blue elephant moved with massive grace and dignity.”

Elephants Vans Bookmobile

Book:Overdue Notice: Poems from the Library

Source: Overdue Notice: Poems from the Library

“The use of force is always an answer to problems. Whether or not it's a satisfactory answer depends on a number of things, not least the personality of the person making the determination. Force isn't an attractive answer, though. I would not be true to myself or to the people I served with in 1970 if I did not make that realization clear.”

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Book:Voyage Across the Stars

Source: Voyage Across the Stars

“The use of force is always an answer to problems. Force isn't an attractive answer, though.”

Use Problem Force Answers Attractive Use Of Force

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“History was a series of decisions about what to tell and a series of accidents about what survived after telling. Not truth, but a historian could search for truth, and the search was as worthy as any other human activity.”

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Book:Patriots

Source: Patriots

“Nothing's boring if it's in your soul.”

Ifs Soul Boring Your Soul

Book:The Complete Hammer's Slammers: Volume 3

Source: The Complete Hammer's Slammers: Volume 3

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Born: September 24, 1945
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