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“..Perfection is what we strive for, it is never what we should achieve. There is no such thing as utopia. Life by its nature is a struggle. Take that away and you take away any reason to exist. (The Evolutionary Void)”

Quote by Peter F. Hamilton

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Peter F. Hamilton
Peter F. Hamilton

Peter F. Hamilton is a renowned British science fiction author known for his epic storytelling and complex narrative structures. His works often deal with themes of future technology, political intrigue, and human survival. more

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