Grove was inclined to allow the request. "I can't see how we can be harmed by allowing the destruction of what I don't understand anyhow,” he said dryly. "And besides-you say it is your duty, Warrant Officer. I respect that. Time and space may flow like toffee, but duty endures.”. (Arthur C. Clarke)

Grove was inclined to allow the request. "I can't see how we can be harmed by allowing the destruction of what I don't understand anyhow,” he said dryly. "And besides-you say it is your duty, Warrant Officer. I respect that. Time and space may flow like toffee, but duty endures.”.

Arthur C. Clarke

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