“But you can be sure there are pockets of wealth and influence, and I’m willing to wager that a few people… — Alastair Reynolds
“But you can be sure there are pockets of wealth and influence, and I’m willing to wager that a few people are wealthier and more influential than they were before.”
“That’s always the way with disasters,” I said.
“What?”
“They’re never bad news for everyone. Something nasty always rises to the top.”
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