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Perhaps no other year before or since 1984 has been awaited with such eager anticipation.
Arthur C. Clarke
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Arthur C. Clarke
Age: 90 †
Born: 1917
Born: December 16
Died: 2008
Died: March 19
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Until we get rid of religion, we won't be able to conduct the search for God.
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Whether we are based on carbon or on silicon makes no fundamental difference we should each be treated with appropriate respect.
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