Part 2 (p. 122)
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The slogan of those who advocated therapy was, “A sane society is a polite society.”
— Greg Bear
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Greg Bear" (Quotes, Quantum Logic, Moving Mars (1993): Novel which won the 1995 Nebula Award, finished second for the 1994 Hugo Award, second for the 1994 Locus Award, and third for the 1994 John W. Campbell Memorial Award
All page numbers from the mass market paperback edition published by Tor Books, , in December 1994, 6th printing )
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About Greg Bear
Gregory Dale Bears (August 20, 1951 – November 19, 2022) was an American writer and illustrator best known for science fiction. His work has covered themes of galactic conflict, artificial universes, consciousness and cultural practices, and accelerated evolution.
About Greg Bear
Gregory Dale Bears (August 20, 1951 – November 19, 2022) was an American writer and illustrator best known for science fiction. His work has covered themes of galactic conflict, artificial universes, consciousness and cultural practices, and accelerated evolution.
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