We consider the greatest end of science is the classification of past data. It is important, but is there no further work to be done? - Isaac Asimov

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We consider the greatest end of science is the classification of past data. It is important, but is there no further work to be done?

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About Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (c. 2 January 1920 – 6 April 1992) was a Russian-born American biochemist who was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, his works include the Foundation series and I, Robot.

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Alternative Names: Isaak Osimov Paul French Asimov Isaak Ozimov Itzhak Ozimov
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His face bore a half smile that gave the illusion of friendliness while making it clear somehow that it was only an illusion.

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tal vez poco más de una milésima del tiempo que llevamos de civilización,
para que estuviésemos a salvo. A fin de cuentas –y aquí sintió Trevize una súbita aprensión que se obligó a pasar por alto– no es como si ya tuviésemos al
enemigo entre nosotros. Y no bajó la mirada para no encontrarse con los ojos
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