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“They want to be the agents, not the victims, of history. They identify with God's power and believe they are godlike. That is their basic madness. They are overcome by some archtype; their egos have expanded psychotically so that they cannot tell where they begin and the godhead leaves off. It is not hubris, not pride; it is inflation of the ego to its ultimate — confusion between him who worships and that which is worshipped. Man has not eaten God; God has eaten man.”

Quote by Philip K. Dick

Book:The Man in the High Castle
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The Man in the High Castle

Ursula K. Le Guin's speculative fiction explores a world where the United States is divided between Japan and Germany, with a mysterious manuscript suggesting an alternative reality. The story delves into themes of reality, power, and the nature of truth, as characters navigate the complex political landscape of this alternate history. more

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Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction novelist known for his unique philosophical thinking and profound futuristic imagination. His works often explore the boundaries between individuals and society, reality and illusion, and have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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Book:The Murder at the Vicarage
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