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"The miracle of some days back had burst the chrysalis of his soul. Where he thought only winter would forever reign, now bright shoots burst forth. To both humans and Tymbrimi, love was considered the greatest power. But there was, indeed, something to be said for irony, as well." -- musings of Tymbrimi ambassador Uthacalthing, in The Uplift War (1987, Bantam Books, New York), by David Brin (b. 1950-10-06)