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Someone once asked me, "If you had your choice, Dr. Asimov, would it be women or writing?" My answer was, "Well, I can write for twelve hours at a time without getting tired."

— Isaac Asimov Just Say 'No! (1989)

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A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

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There is no belief, however foolish, that will not gather its faithful adherents who will defend it to the death.

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