“Courage is perhaps our most admirable trait. The man, or woman, who possesses it is able to plunge ahead, despite dangers, despite warnings, despite hazards of all kinds, to attack the task at hand. Often, it is indistinguishable from stupidity.”
Quote by Jack McDevitt
Work
Odyssey (Academy - Book 5): Academy -
The book is the fifth installment in the Academy series, detailing an engaging narrative that continues the story of the series' characters and themes. more
Author
Jack McDevitt
Jack McDevitt is an American science fiction author known for his hard science fiction works, born on April 14, 1935. His novels often feature themes such as time travel, extraterrestrial life, and cosmic exploration. McDevitt's writing career began in the 1970s, and he has published numerous works to date. more
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