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Hoddan felt the anger any man feels when he sees betrayal of that honor a competent machine represents.

— Murray Leinster The Pirates of Zan (1959)

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There are some people so stupid you have to show them everything. I didn’t realize that there are people so stupid you can’t show them anything.

The Pirates of Zan (1959)

A practical man can always make what he wants to do look like a noble sacrifice of personal inclinations to the welfare of the community.

The Pirates of Zan (1959)

My specialty is the mechanics of research. But I test my theories about how to make discoveries by using them to make discoveries.

Things Pass By (1945)

It is the custom of all men, everywhere, to be obtuse where women are concerned.

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The secret of getting along with people is that of postponing quarrels.

Exploration Team (1956)

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