# Quote — Robert Silverberg, Hawksbill Station

> Political theorists tend to swallow their theories when forced back on pragmatic measures of survival.

- Author: [Robert Silverberg](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-silverberg.md)
- Book: [Hawksbill Station](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-silverberg/hawksbill-station.md)
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