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“Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal.”

Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

Book:The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke: A Meeting with Medusa

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The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke: A Meeting with Medusa

This compilation features a diverse range of Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction tales, showcasing his imaginative storytelling and exploration of futuristic concepts. The title story, 'A Meeting with Medusa,' delves into the discovery of an ancient alien civilization and the implications of such a discovery on humanity. more

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Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more

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Book:Wit and Wisdom of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle: Being a Treasury of Thousands of Glorious, Inspiring and Imperishable Thoughts, Views and Observations of the Three Great Greek Philosophers, Classified Under about Four Hundred Subjects for Comparative Study

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