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Quote by Isaac Asimov

“Saying something is 'too bad' is easy. You say you disapprove, which makes you a nice person, and then you can go about your business and not be interested anymore. It's a lot worse than 'too bad.' It's against everything decent and natural.”

Book:Prelude to Foundation

Work

Prelude to Foundation

In this science fiction novel, readers are introduced to the complex political and social landscape of a distant future. The story delves into the intricate web of power struggles and the rise of a new civilization, setting the stage for the epic saga that follows in 'Foundation'. more

Author

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more

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Giving Said Hands Keys Gun Give Me Warm Heat Pants Gloves Rangers

Author:Janet Evanovich

“Someone has to write all those stories: why not me?”

Writing Stories Why Not

Author:Elizabeth Gilbert

“I can't bear to hear a human being spoken of with contempt just because of his group identification...It's these respectable people here who create those hooligans out there.”

People Humans I Can Human Beings Groups Bears Contempt Respectable Identification

Author:Isaac Asimov

“many people must be ruled to thrive. In their selfishness and greed, they see free people as their oppressors. They wish to have a leader who will cut the taller plants so the sun will reach them. They think no plant should be allowed to grow taller than the shortest, and in that way give light to all. They would rather be provided a guiding light, regardless of the fuel, than light a candle themselves.”