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“Credit . . . is the only enduring testimonial to man's confidence in man.”

Quote by James Blish

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James Blish, born on May 23, 1921, was an influential American science fiction author known for his diverse range of science fiction themes, including space opera, sociopolitical science fiction, and hard science fiction. His work, particularly the 'Cities in Flight' series, is considered a classic in the science fiction genre. more

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