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“I don't expect to live forever, nor do I repine over that, but I am weak enough to want to be remembered forever. - Yet how few of those who have lived, even of those who have accomplished far more than I have, linger on in world memory for even a single century after death”

Quote by Isaac Asimov

Book:It's Been a Good Life

Work

It's Been a Good Life

This novel delves into the complexities of aging and the pursuit of a fulfilling life, offering a poignant look at the human experience. more

Author

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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