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“You know, it's quite all right to give the underdog a hand, but only one hand. Keep the other hand on your pistol - or he'll try to eat the one you gave him!”

Quote by H. Beam Piper

Book:A Slave Is a Slave

Work

A Slave Is a Slave

This novel delves into the harsh realities of slavery, providing a poignant narrative of a life under bondage. more

Author

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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