“...you couldn't ask a person to remain supportive through any crisis. If a man's wife were suddenly afflicted with a mental illness, it would be a sin for him to leave her, but a forgivable one. To stay would mean accepting a different kind of relationship, something not everyone was cut out for... 'Division by Zero”
Quote by Ted Chiang
Work
Stories of Your Life and Others
This compilation features a series of short stories that delve into the complexities of time, memory, and human existence, blending elements of science fiction with philosophical inquiry. more
Author
Ted Chiang
Ted Chiang, born in 1967, is an outstanding science fiction writer. His works are renowned for their profound philosophical thinking and exquisite narrative structure, earning him high praise from readers and critics alike. more
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