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“Some pious men may find this truth unorthodox and bitter: But Nature, Chance, and Time ensure survival of the fitter!”

Quote by Robert Charles Wilson

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Robert Charles Wilson

Robert Charles Wilson is a Canadian science fiction author born on December 15, 1953. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex narrative structures, with notable titles including 'Blindness' and 'The Chronology of Time'. more

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