Aliette de Bodard Quotes
It certainly seems as though a great majority of genre is conflict-focused and, not only that, but focused on large physical conflicts.
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They are more beautiful than anything in the world, kinetic sculptures, perfect form in motion.
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Painting what I experience, translating what I feel, is like a great liberation. But it is also work, self-examination, consciousness, criticism, struggle.
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This is our time. This is our opportunity. Together, we will accomplish great things.
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It certainly seems as though a great majority of genre is conflict-focused and, not only that, but focused on large physical conflicts.
