“Greek myths are heroic, noble and tragic; but the American Dream is heroic, comical, and uplifting. Americans are a people in whom overweening ambition is rewarded, not punished. The Wright Brothers did not have their wings melt when they flew too high. Perhaps their wings were more soundly built than those of Icarus.”
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John C. Wright
John C. Wright is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on October 22, 1961. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and unique worldviews, covering a range of topics from space opera to post-apocalyptic worlds. more
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