Arthur C. Clarke (1917–2008) British science fiction writer, science writer, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host
1990s, 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997)
“Of course, we in the so-called developed countries thought we were civilized.”
At least war wasn't respectable any more, and the United Nations was always doing its best to stop the wars that did break out.''Not very successfully: I'd give it about three out of ten.
1990s, 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997)
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