The universe is eight billion years old, the last two billion of which have produced intelligent life. During this time not one hour of absolute equi… - Jack Vance
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The universe is eight billion years old, the last two billion of which have produced intelligent life. During this time not one hour of absolute equity has prevailed. It should be no surprise to find this basic condition applying to your personal affairs.
John Holbrook Vance (August 28, 1916 – May 26, 2013) was an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, who wrote the four-book Dying Earth series.
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Also Known As
Pen Names:
Ellery Queen
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Alan Wade
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Peter Held
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John van See
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Jay Kavanse
I know that the history of man is not his technical triumphs, his kills, his victories. It is a composite, a mosaic of a trillion pieces, the account of each man’s accommodation with his conscience. This is the true history of the race.
My wealth is my shelf of books!
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