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Larry Niven is an influential American science fiction author, born on April 30, 1938. His works are known for their unique imagination, profound philosophical thinking, and distinctive worldview, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature.

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“I have a kind of psychic invisibility. As long as I can stay scared, I can keep people from seeing me. That's what we have to count on.”

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“That's the thing about people who think they hate computers. What they really hate is lousy programmers.”

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“I am trying to prevent a bloodbath. Is that clear enough for you? I'm trying to prevent a civil war that could kill half the people in this world.”

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“I never got good at predicting what millions of people will suddenly decide is rational.”

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Book:Stars and Gods

Source: Stars and Gods

“I've spent a lot of my life among people brighter than myself.”

People Brighter

Book:Stars and Gods

Source: Stars and Gods

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Born: April 30, 1938
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Quotes: 80

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