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Eric Frank Russell was a British science fiction author born on January 6, 1905, and died on February 28, 1978. Known for his unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, his works have had a significant impact on the science fiction genre.

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“If one would praise the Almighty, one must then revel in His works, and take them whole, adore their very grossness, savor the oozing quiddity of that slime of which He seems to be inordinately fond. Love is not nice. God's love assuredly is not; and human love, its copy, must not presume to be so.”

Love God Interesting

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“Damn! - I'd rather walk into something of my own accord than to be frogmarched into it." "So it says here in the file. James Mowry, twenty-six, restless and pigheaded. Can be trusted to do anything at all - provided the alternative is worse." "You sound like my father. Did he tell you that?" "The Service does not reveal its sources of information.”

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“Astronauts were not the impulsive daredevils so dear to the stereopticonloving public. They couldn't afford to be. The hazards of the profession required an infinite capacity for cautious, contemplative thought.”

Capacity Infinite Dear Profession Traveler Astronaut Cautious Hazards Space Travel Contemplative Impulsive Daredevil

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“May you live in interesting times and come to the attention of important people.”

People May Important Interesting Attention Interesting Times

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“Nothing is more intimidating than an idiotic grin worn by a manifest non-idiot.”

Idiot Manifest Worn Intimidating Idiotic

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Born: January 6, 1905
Died: February 28, 1978
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