“It's humiliating to be dependent, anyway, but it's still a poorer pass to have no one to depend on.”
Quote by John Wyndham
Work
The Day of the Triffids
John Wyndham's classic science fiction novel explores the aftermath of a global catastrophe that leaves the world's population blind, while a species of previously unknown, carnivorous plants, known as triffids, pose a deadly threat to the remaining sighted survivors. more
Author
John Wyndham
John Wyndham was an English science fiction writer known for his novels that often explore social and environmental issues. His works are renowned for their unique imagination and profound insights. more
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