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The Water Knife
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"The Water Knife" Quotes

In a drought-ridden future, a water knife, a journalist, and a refugee must navigate a world controlled by water rights and corruption.

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The future is already here. It’s just not very evenly distributed.

Paolo Bacigalupi

futuresociety

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

Paolo Bacigalupi

survivaldesperation

The truth doesn't matter. It only matters what people believe.

Paolo Bacigalupi

truthbelief

People are clever. They'll figure it out. They always do.

Paolo Bacigalupi

human natureadaptation

Weakness should be left to the weak, and the strong should rule.

Paolo Bacigalupi

strengthpower

It's never been about who's right, but who's left.

Paolo Bacigalupi

survivaljustice

There's always a cost. Always. You just need to be prepared to pay it.

Paolo Bacigalupi

consequencesacrifice

The world is a big place, full of wonders and dangers. You can't possibly know everything.

Paolo Bacigalupi

worldknowledge

The world's full of things you never think of until they happen.

Paolo Bacigalupi

unexpectedawareness

Hope's a dangerous thing. I prefer the truth.

Paolo Bacigalupi

hopetruth