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Quote by Larry Niven

“Anything beats an expensive stack of paper.”

Quote by Larry Niven

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Larry Niven is an influential American science fiction author, born on April 30, 1938. His works are known for their unique imagination, profound philosophical thinking, and distinctive worldview, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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