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“—Desde luego —dijo Trurl—, no creáis que vuestra manera de pensar me sea desconocida. Todos saben que lo grande y lo numeroso despierta el respeto general. Así, por ejemplo, un poco de gas rancio en el fondo de un barril viejo no provoca ningún respeto, pero si este mismo gas aparece en una cantidad suficiente para formar una Nebulosa Galáctica, todos lo admiran y contemplan. ¿Y qué ha cambiado? La ranciedad y la ordinariez del gas es la misma; sólo varía la cantidad.”

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The Cyberiad

The Cyberiad is a satirical and philosophical collection of science fiction short stories that explores themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the human condition. The stories are set in a futuristic universe and feature a diverse cast of characters engaging in various adventures and misadventures. more

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Stanisław Lem

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“Truth came home one day, naked and wounded, having been beaten and cursed by the people who did not wish to hear, while his brother Falsehood went dressed in the brightest garments and feasted with every household. “What shall I do?” cried Truth to the gods. “No man wishes to hear me and all beat me and throw things at me; look, I am covered with dung.” “You are naked” said the goddess Maat, sympathetically. “No naked one can command respect. Therefore take these robes and you will walk without fear and all men will sit at your feet to hear your stories.” And she dressed Truth in Fable’s garments, and he was welcome at every house.”