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Quote by Isaac Asimov

“The facts, gentlemen, and nothing but the facts, for careful eyes are narrowly watching.”

Quote by Isaac Asimov

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Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more

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