Author’s introduction (p. 3)
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People ask where writers get ideas.
Take my advice. Some cool, clear night, drive to a country place where city lights don’t block your view. Turn off the car lights. Get out and look up. And see our real neighborhood.
— C. J. Cherryh
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Take my advice. Some cool, clear night, drive to a country place where city lights don’t block your view. Turn off the car lights. Get out and look up. And see our real neighborhood." in the context of "Author’s introduction (p. 3)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "C. J. Cherryh" (Quotes, Downbelow Station (1981): All page numbers from the trade paperback edition published by Daw Books (First trade printing, December 2008) )
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About C. J. Cherryh
C. J. Cherryh (born Carolyn Janice Cherry on 1 September 1942) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
About C. J. Cherryh
C. J. Cherryh (born Carolyn Janice Cherry on 1 September 1942) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
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