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Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

“To permit irresponsible authority is to sell disaster.”

Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

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Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein was an American science fiction writer, hailed as a master in the field of science fiction. His works have had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature, with classics such as 'Starship Troopers' and 'The Time Machine'. more

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