“Once there had been joy, but now there was only sadness, and it was not, he knew, alone the sadness of an empty house; it was the sadness of all else, the sadness of the Earth, the sadness of the failures and the empty triumphs.”
Book:City
Quote by Clifford D. Simak
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Clifford D. Simak
Clifford D. Simak was an American science fiction writer known for his unique literary style and profound insights into the cosmos. His works often blend philosophical and scientific elements, exploring the meaning of human existence and the mysteries of the universe. more
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