Isaac Asimov
1920 - 1992
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Biography
Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born American writer and professor of biochemistry, known for his works of science fiction and popular science. He was a prolific author with hundreds of books, including the Foundation series and the Robot series. Asimov's writing covered a wide range of topics, from robotics to history, and he is considered one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writers, along with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
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The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
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The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'
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Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.
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Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.