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Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

“- I'm so busy doing what I must do that I don't have time for what I ought to do... and I never get a chance to do what I want to do! - Son, that's universal. The way to keep that recipe from killing you is occasionally to do what you want to do anyhow.”

Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Book:Citizen of the Galaxy

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Citizen of the Galaxy

In this science fiction classic, a young man finds himself caught in a vast interstellar society, navigating complex political intrigue and discovering the true nature of his own identity and place in the cosmos. more

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Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein was an American science fiction writer, hailed as a master in the field of science fiction. His works have had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature, with classics such as 'Starship Troopers' and 'The Time Machine'. more

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