Fred Hoyle, The Black Cloud (1957), chapter 11
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Losing power, utterly and completely, is the most dreadful prospect that a politician can think of. It overshadows everything else.
— Fred Hoyle on Politicians
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About Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle, FRS (June 24, 1915 – August 20, 2001) was a British astronomer and science fiction author.
About Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle, FRS (June 24, 1915 – August 20, 2001) was a British astronomer and science fiction author.
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