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Quote by Scott Westerfeld

“Making ourselves feel ugly is not fun." "We are ugly.”

Work

This science fiction novel follows the journey of a young girl named Tally as she navigates the societal transformation process in a society that values physical beauty above all else. Tally must decide between embracing her new identity or fighting against the oppressive system. more

Author

Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963) is an acclaimed American author of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the "Uglies" series, a dystopian franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide. His works often explore themes of technology, identity, and societal transformation, appealing to both teenage and adult readers. Westerfeld's wife is author Justine Larbalestier. more

“Everyone endeavors as much as possible to make others love what he loves, and to hate what he hates... This effort to make everyone approve what we love or hate is in truth ambition, and so we see that each person by nature desires that other persons should live according to his way of thinking.”

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“self-preservation is the primary and only foundation of virtue.”

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“Those who know the true use of money, and regulate the measure of wealth according to their needs, live contented with few things.”

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“the ultimate aim of government is not to rule, or restrain by fear, nor to exact obedience, but to free every man from fear that he may live in all possible security... In fact the true aim of government is liberty.”

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