Suffering is dysfunctional, except as a bodily warning agai… - Ursula K. Le Guin

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Suffering is dysfunctional, except as a bodily warning against danger. Psychologically and socially it’s merely destructive.

Ursula K. Le Guin

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Ursula K. Le Guin (21 October 1929 – 22 January 2018) was an American writer, known mostly for her work in science fiction and fantasy. She received the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award, and World Fantasy Award, and was made a Grandmaster of Science Fiction in 2003.

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Birth Name: Ursula Kroeber

Alternative Names: Ursula Kroeber Le Guin • Ursula Le Guin

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Suffering is dysfunctional, except as a bodily warning against danger. Psychologically and socially it’s merely destructive. - Ursula K. Le Guin

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