"At this stage of man’s evolution, our scientists have been like little children facing a table piled high with the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. One piece is picked up and its holder says, “This is the important piece. I hold the one key to everything in my hands.” Well, of course, he does. Because every piece is a key piece."
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Science fiction authors from the United StatesNovelists from the United StatesShort story writers from the United StatesPeople from PhiladelphiaHugo Award winners
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Mark Clifton
1906 – 1963
Mark Clifton (1906 – 1963) was an American science fiction writer.
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