to muster what force we could and put up a fight. It's the easiest way out, and the most satisfactory to self-respect — but, nearly invariably, the s… - Isaac Asimov

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to muster what force we could and put up a fight. It's the easiest way out, and the most satisfactory to self-respect — but, nearly invariably, the stupidest.

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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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