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“Keep a goverment poor and weak and it's your servant; when it is rich and powerful it becomes your master.”

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H. Beam Piper
H. Beam Piper

H. Beam Piper was an American science fiction author, born on March 23, 1904, and died on November 6, 1964. Known for his hard science fiction style and visionary depictions of the future, his work has had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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