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Sheri S. Tepper

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Sheri S. Tepper was an American science fiction author known for her profound ecological and philosophical themes. Her works often explore environmental, social justice, and human behavior issues, and are praised for their unique narrative style and rich imagination.

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“…beginning a war is easy. Any fool could do it and frequently did.”

Book:The Margarets

Source: The Margarets

“No matter what our consciences say, no matter how much doctrine we've been taught, no matter how many ethical considerations we've chewed and swallowed and tried to digest, it always comes down to us arming ourselves with weapons as deadly as we can manage and going out into combat…”

War Religion Morality Ethics Conscience Combat

Book:Grass

Source: Grass

“Warriors are those who desire battle more than peace. Those who seek battle despite peace. Those who thump their spears on the group and talk of honor. Those who leap high in the battle dance and dream of glory.... The good of dead warriors, Mother, is that they are dead.”

War Death Peace Warrior

Book:Southshore

Source: Southshore

About the Author

Born: July 16, 1929
Died: October 22, 2016
Known for: Author
Quotes: 48

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