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"So what you are characterizing as conspiracy is merely an unfortunate coincidence."
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Charles E. Gannon“I could offer considerable inducements. I can arrange for a new mate — Charles E. Gannon
"“I could offer considerable inducements. I can arrange for a new mate who is, in all meaningful measures, superior to the one you are currently pursuing. You look unimpressed. Ah, multiple mates, then? Within reason, I am quite certain I can procure—” Riordan was careful to keep his interruption calm. “I am not interested in other mates.” “Ah. Well. I am also able to provide you with material riches. I believe your species persists in its obsession with gold? To use your idiom, I would pay you handsomely for any successful breeding activity. Even if you do not wish to stay afterward.” Riordan forced his molars to unclench. Uinzleej moved on to his next offer. “What else—ah! Many of your species enjoy hunting. This world is full of creatures you may kill for your gratification.”"
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Charles E. Gannon
Charles E. Gannon
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Charles E. Gannon is an American novelist and game designer who has worked primarily on hard science fiction and role-playing games.
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"I’m sure that’s quite witty, but I have no idea what you mean."
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"No: the answer you like the most is the one you should trust the least. Go over the evidence one more time: be sure you haven’t missed something."
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"“There are only three variables governing the outcome of any given situation. Power—political, economic, military, whatever. Intelligence—the information you have and how cleverly you use it. And chance.” “And that’s it?” “That’s it. Leaders get themselves too tangled up when they fail to break a situation—any situation—back down to those basics. Or when they forget the fundamental differences between the three variables.”"
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"A sense of humor—bitter or otherwise—is the hallmark of a survivor."
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"If, fourteen years ago, he had entertained secret hopes of leaving a discernible, enduring mark on the legacy of humankind, he was now fully disabused of them."
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