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"“You’re sure you want to look into these cognates? You might see things you wouldn’t like.” “So long as I know the truth, I don’t care whether I like it or not.”"
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Jack VanceThere are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to — Jack Vance
"There are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to whip order into a yelping pack of probabilities, and uniform success is impossible."
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Jack Vance
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John Holbrook Vance was an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, and mysteries. He wrote several mystery novels under pen names, including Ellery Queen.
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"A man without friends is a tree without leaves."
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"“I have heard your name mentioned.” “Probably as a high-flying free-wheeling financial hell-raiser.” “I believe the term ‘unscrupulous blackguard’ was used,” said Ridolph."
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"My brain, otherwise a sound instrument, has a serious defect—a hypertrophied lobe of curiosity."
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"Die then. This is my cure for sore knees."
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"IF THERE BE HERE LESSON OR MORAL, IT LIES BEYOND THE COMPETENCE OF HIM WHO INSCRIBES THIS RECORD."
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