Relativism is not indifference; on the contrary, passionate indifference is necessary in order for you not to hear the voices that oppose your absolute decrees.

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• Karel Capek:

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  If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowled

• Karel Capek:

  Cognition is not fighting, but once someone knows a lot, he will have much to fight for, so much th

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• Karel Capek:

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• Karel Capek:

  Great God of the Ants, thou hast granted victory to thy servants. I appoint thee honorary Colonel.

• Karel Capek:

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• Karel Capek:

  Robots do not hold on to life. They can't. They have nothing to hold on with - no soul, no instinct

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