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"The mind discerns and decides, and the heart vetoes. It is a very inefficient system."
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Mike Resnick"The one thing Vainmill has in common with all governments and major corporations is that it abhors scandals."
Michael Diamond Resnick was an American science fiction writer and editor. He won five Hugo awards and a Nebula award, and was the guest of honor at Chicon 7. He was the executive editor of the defunct magazine Jim Baen's Universe, and the creator and editor of Galaxy's Edge magazine.
Michael Diamond Resnick was an American science fiction writer and editor. He won five Hugo awards and a Nebula award, and was the guest of honor at Chicon 7. He was the executive editor of the defunct magazine Jim Baen's Universe, and the creator and editor of Galaxy's Edge magazine.
View all quotes by Mike Resnick"The mind discerns and decides, and the heart vetoes. It is a very inefficient system."
"I wish you were as bright as you think you are."
"He opened a desk drawer and withdrew two gaily wrapped packages. Then, standing up, he carried one over to Flint and handed the other to Tojo. “What’s this all about?” asked Flint. “I realize that we haven’t celebrated any of your holidays since leaving Earth,” explained the blue man, “but according to my calendar, today is the last Thursday in November.” “So?” “Happy Thanksgiving! said Mr. Ahasuerus, contorting his lips to form a smile. There was a momentary silence. “I’m afraid you’ve got it all wrong,” said Flint. On Thanksgiving we slaughter innocent birds and forget to abuse Indians. Christmas is when we defoliate forests and exchange gifts.”"
"Corruption is like a disease; it tends to spread to everyone who comes into contact with it."
"“He was a very dangerous man.” “He was a very brilliant man.” “I know. That’s what made him so dangerous.”"
"No matter what kind of promises a man who’s looking for power makes, he’s not going to turn out to be any different from the one he replaces."