Part IX (p. 524)
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What kind of man takes a live bomb across the seas in order to blow up other people? People who have mothers and lovers and children, just like him?
Probably either a professional or a patriot, Alex thought. Or, worse, both.
— David Brin
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Probably either a professional or a patriot, Alex thought. Or, worse, both." in the context of "Part IX (p. 524)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "David Brin" (Quotes, Earth (1990): All page numbers from the mass market paperback edition published by Bantam Books (September 1994 printing) )
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About David Brin
Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American author of science fiction. He is the winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. He lives in Southern California and has been both a NASA consultant and a physics professor.
About David Brin
Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American author of science fiction. He is the winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. He lives in Southern California and has been both a NASA consultant and a physics professor.
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