I wish we had the technology to fight God on an equal basis,” he said in low, tight tones. "To beard him in his den. To fight back for all of the injustices heaped on humanity. To allow him to alter his smug arrogance or be blown to hell. (Dan Simmons)

I wish we had the technology to fight God on an equal basis,” he said in low, tight tones. "To beard him in his den. To fight back for all of the injustices heaped on humanity. To allow him to alter his smug arrogance or be blown to hell.

Dan Simmons

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