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“Fear is the most valuable commodity in the universe...Turn on the TV...What are you seeing? People selling their products? No. People selling the fear of you having to live without their products.”

Quote by Max Brooks

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Max Brooks is an American author known for his fictional works and non-fiction books based on pop culture. His works often explore social, cultural, and popular phenomena, with his most famous series being the 'World War Z' trilogy. more

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