“Death is in the nature of the universe, Barker. Death is only the operation of a mechanism. All the universe has been running down from the moment of its creation. Did you expect a machine to care what it acted upon? Death is like sunlight or a falling star; they don't care where they fall.”
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Algis Budrys, born on January 9, 1931, and passed away on June 9, 2008, was an American science fiction author. Known for his profound thought content and exquisite narrative skills, his works have had a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more
“Release the baggage or the Universe will do it for you. It won't be gentle if it has to do it.”