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Iain M. Banks, Surface Detail Quotes: The trick, he supposed, was never to lose sight of the theoretical possibility while not for a moment taking the idea remotely seriously.
         

The trick, he supposed, was never to lose sight of the theoretical possibility while not for a moment taking the idea remotely seriously.


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This page presents the quote "The trick, he supposed, was never to lose sight of the theoretical possibility while not for a moment taking the idea remotely seriously.". Author of this quote is Iain M. Banks, Surface Detail. This quote is about pragmatism, theory, reality,.