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“David will never go to space again. I'm glad.What did it gain the McQuarries? What has it ever gained men? Have men ever brought back more happiness from the stars? Will they ever?”

Quote by Leigh Brackett

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Leigh Brackett was an American writer known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. Her works are celebrated for their rich imagination and literary skill, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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