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There is no war so important that to win it, we must destroy our minds.

— Greg Bear Hardfought (1983)

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The sorrow never dies; it is merely nacred by time.

Heads (1990)

Nothing is lost. Nothing is forgotten.
It was in the blood, the flesh,
And now it is forever.

Blood Music (1985)

Around her gulps of water, she repeated her prayer, until the monotony and futility silenced her.

Blood Music (1985)

My level of skepticism rose enormously; I’ve always bristled when people ask for, much less demand, trust.

Moving Mars (1993)

Conflict of the sexes is not a disease; it is an unavoidable byproduct like the smoke and water from a fire.

Queen of Angels (1990)

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