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“How many twenty-second-century bureaucrats did it take to change a light panel? We'll have a sub-committee meeting and get back to you with an estimate.”

Quote by Peter F. Hamilton

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Peter F. Hamilton
Peter F. Hamilton

Peter F. Hamilton is a renowned British science fiction author known for his epic storytelling and complex narrative structures. His works often deal with themes of future technology, political intrigue, and human survival. more

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