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The love of violence is an aspect of our humanity. Even the weak wish to be strong primarily so they can wield the whip.

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Dan Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: April 4
Author
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Peoria
Illinois
Humanity
Wish
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Even
Primarily
Love
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Violence

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