Chapter 6 (p. 66)
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He was going to die. His mind flinched back in horror from that, but it was still there, grinning, implacable. His body would rot under the ground, while delicious things were still happening in the sunlight.
— Damon Knight
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Source: Wikiquote: "Damon Knight" (Quotes, A for Anything (1959): Original title: The People Maker. Page numbers from the first Avon printing, February 1980 )
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About Damon Knight
Damon Knight (September 19, 1922 – April 15, 2002) was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan.
About Damon Knight
Damon Knight (September 19, 1922 – April 15, 2002) was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan.
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