We define people as criminals when they suffer from psychol… - H. Beam Piper

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We define people as criminals when they suffer from psychological aberrations of an antisocial character, usually paranoid—excessive egoism, disregard for the rights of others, inability to recognize the social necessity for mutual cooperation and confidence.

H. Beam Piper

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Henry Beam Piper (March 23, 1904 – c. November 6, 1964) was an American science fiction author of future history and alternate history stories.

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Alternative Names: Horace Beam Piper • Herbert Beam Piper

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