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“We seldom stop to think that we are still creatures of the sea, able to leave it only because, from birth to death, we wear the water-filled space suits of our skins.”

Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

Book:Voices from the Sky

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Voices from the Sky

This literary work compiles a series of verses that delve into the wonders of the natural world and the vastness of space, offering readers a contemplative journey through the beauty and mysteries of the universe. more

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Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more

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Source: Summa Theologica, (Complete)

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