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“You create many [dinosaurs] in a very short time, never learn anything about them, yet you expect them to do your bidding, because you made them and you therefore think you own them; you forget that they are alive, they have an intelligence of their own, and they may not do your bidding, and you forget how little you know about them....”

Quote by Michael Crichton

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Jurassic Park

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Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and producer, known for his science fiction novels and medical thrillers. His works often explore scientific, technological, and social issues, with novels like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Westworld' being adapted into popular films. more

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