“As is well known, all collectors are prepared to steal or murder if it is a question of getting another piece for their collection; but this does not lower their moral character in the least.”
Book:War with the Newts
Quote by Karel Capek
Work
War with the Newts
Czech author Karel Čapek's satirical novel delves into the consequences of human greed and the misuse of technology, focusing on the rise of a newt-based industry and its impact on society. more
Author
Karel Capek
Karel Capek was a renowned Czech writer born on January 9, 1890, and died on December 25, 1938. He is best known for his science fiction novel 'R.U.R. – Rossum's Universal Robots,' which had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature. more
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