Man clings to his self-orientation at the psychological cen… - Keith Laumer

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Man clings to his self-orientation at the psychological center of the Universe. You can face any challenge within that framework, suffer any loss, endure any hardship—so long as the structure remains intact.

Keith Laumer

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John Keith Laumer (June 30, 1925 — January 23, 1993) was an American science fiction author.

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