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There is no cause so right that one cannot find a fool following it.
To prove a point, one may seek out a foolish Socialist, thirteenth century Liberal, Scientologist, High Frontier advocate, Mensa member, science fiction fan, Jim Bakker acolyte, Christian, witch, or fanatical devotee of Special Interest Lib. It doesn't really reflect on the cause itself. Ad hominem argument saves time, but it's still a fallacy.

Larry Niven

Never throw shit at an armed man. Never stand next to someone who is throwing shit at an armed man.

Larry Niven

Psi and/or magical powers, if real, are nearly useless.

Larry Niven

Parlette spoke slowly and evenly. "I am trying to prevent a bloodbath. Is that clear enough for you? I'm trying to prevent a civil war that could kill half the people in this world."

Larry Niven

Larry Niven

Larry Niven

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Born: April 30, 1938 (age 88)

Bio: Laurence van Cott Niven known as Larry Niven is an American science fiction writer. His best-known work is Ringworld, which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards.

Known for:

Ringworld (1970)
The Mote in God's Eye (1974)
Protector (1973)
Lucifer's Hammer (1977)
Fleet of Worlds (2007)

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