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Quotes from Maske: Thaery — Jack Vance

1916–2013 United States

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Experience is the only source of wisdom: by which I mean, the competent conduct of life.

Maske: Thaery (1976)

“Certain folk have suggested bold and unprecedented methods—I might substitute the words ‘brash’ and ‘irresponsible’—to alter the conditions of today.”

Maske: Thaery (1976)

I see that you will make a competent inspector after all. You have a natural bent for subterfuge and deceit.

Maske: Thaery (1976)

An idea of great merit! While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past.

Maske: Thaery (1976)

“Still, I am restless; in all my life I have achieved nothing.”
“Work and fatigue are well-known cures for restlessness! And what is achievement after all? Another name for vanity!”

Maske: Thaery (1976)

“The idea has the virtue of simplicity,” said Nai the Hever gravely. “I confess that it had not occurred to me. I am always reluctant to pull on strings until I learn where they lead and to what they are attached.”

Maske: Thaery (1976)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Jack Vance (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.