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"Designed to carry heavy armament. Designed for war. A commerce raider. She would roam the earth and do inestimable damage to Yankee shipping."

— John Jakes North and South Trilogy (1982)

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Oh, a few temple priests have been predicting dire things in an effort to improve public morals, but no one takes them seriously.

Time Gate (1972)

I think I’m as normal as the next guy. But I won’t go after what I want regardless of the price. Doing that nullifies the worth of whatever you’re after.

Time Gate (1972)

It's the most powerful stuff in the universe.

North and South Trilogy (1982)

Sir, you are continually insulting. Is that because you are afraid of losing your authority? Is that why you give free rein to your vexatious personality, constantly assuming the shrill posture of a dictator?

Time Gate (1972)

“The syndicated journalist?”
“The syndicated muckraker would be more like it,” Dr. Walker said. “Mister Sensationalism. Specialist in the exposé. Long on headlines, short on facts.”

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