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“What is peace? Balance three iron skewers tip to tip, one upon the other; at the summit, emplace an egg, so that it too poises static in mid-air, and there you have the condition of peace in this world of men.”

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Jack Vance
Jack Vance

Jack Vance, born on August 28, 1916, in Oakland, California, was a renowned science fiction and fantasy writer. His works, characterized by their unique literary style and rich imagination, have had a profound impact on the world of literature. more

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