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Quote by Elizabeth Moon

“The test of a sword is not its polish but its temper”

Quote by Elizabeth Moon

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Elizabeth Moon is an American science fiction author born on March 7, 1945. Her works are known for their deep themes and complex characters, spanning multiple subgenres of science fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, and post-apocalyptic worlds. more

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