Ah! Here we be! 'Human beings most readily love others of t… - L. Sprague de Camp

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Ah! Here we be! 'Human beings most readily love others of their species who, alpha, do services for them; beta, flatter them; gamma, refrain from reproaching them for errors; and delta, cultivate good nature and ease of manner.'

L. Sprague de Camp

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About L. Sprague de Camp

(November 27, 1907 – November 6, 2000) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction. In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Birth Name: Lyon Sprague de Camp

Alternative Names: L. Sprague De Camp • J. Wellington Wells

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