“He prays because he knows he doesn't control it. He's at the mercy of it.”

— Michael Crichton , book Jurassic Park

Source: Jurassic Park

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American author, screenwriter, film producer 1942–2008

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“He prays because he knows he doesn't control it. He's at the mercy of it.”

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