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Absolute power is absolute power, no matter what it's called.

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Marie Lu
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: July 11
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Science Fiction Writer
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Absolutes
Absolute
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Power
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Where I come from, we're more about efficiency,' he replies. 'A knife like this'll skewer food, smear butter, and slit throats all at the same time.
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I take a step toward him and grin cheerfully. With all due respect, I don't see the Republic tacking up wanted posters with your pretty face on them.
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