Hell, how do you think the human race ever learned anything… - Leigh Brackett

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Hell, how do you think the human race ever learned anything, except by trial and error?"
"But it all takes such a long, long time," said Len."
"Everything takes a long time. Birthing takes nine months, and dying takes you all the rest of your life, and what are you complaining about, anyway?

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Leigh Brackett (December 7, 1915 – March 18, 1978) was an American writer, particularly of science fiction, and a screenwriter.

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Birth Name: Leigh Douglass Brackett • Leigh Douglas Brackett

Alternative Names: Leigh Brackett Hamilton

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