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“Even present-day fuels possess more than enough energy, if only we knew how to release and use it. Just as molecular energy is so freely used to-day, so atomic energy may bring interplantary travel within easy reach to-morrow.”

Quote by P. E. Cleator

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P. E. Cleator, born in 1908, was an English author known for his diverse literary works, encompassing novels, poetry, and drama. He is renowned for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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