Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power. — Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power. — Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power. — Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power. — Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power. — Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
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Civilization was a defense against nature’s raw power.

— Gregory Benford, Foundation's Fear
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