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Robert Charles Wilson is a Canadian science fiction author born on December 15, 1953. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex narrative structures, with notable titles including 'Blindness' and 'The Chronology of Time'.

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“It was possible at last to hear the silence to appreciate that there was a silence, deep and potent, out there beyond the pretension of the light.”

Light Lasts Silence Appreciate Pretension

Book:The Chronoliths

Source: The Chronoliths

“Since Deacon Hollingshead's arrival in town last July the Dominion had been hard at work, cleansing New York City of moral corruption. "Corruption" is a popular word with the enthusiasts of the Dominion, usually uttered as a prelude to the knife, the docket, or the noose.”

Hard Lasts Cities Moral New York Towns Corruption New York City Knives July Dominion Arrivals Cleansing Prelude Nooses Deacons Moral Corruption

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“I understand so very little. But I am not afraid to look: I am a good observer at last. My eyes are open, and I am not afraid.”

Looks Littles Eye Lasts Not Afraid Observers

Book:The Perseids and Other Stories

Source: The Perseids and Other Stories

“You must not make the mistake of thinking that because nothing lasts, nothing matters.”

Thinking Matter Lasts Mistake Nothing Matters

Book:Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America

Source: Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America

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Born: December 15, 1953
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