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Quotes from Night Lamp — Jack Vance

1916–2013 United States

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Sacerdotal, religious or priest-dominated societies are like organisms with a cancer.

Night Lamp (1996)

They meant no harm, of course; they wanted only that he be like themselves, which was the prerogative of all parents.

Night Lamp (1996)

One thing was certain: when someone searched into secret places, he often came up with things he would rather not have found.

Night Lamp (1996)

“You make very narrow distinctions.”
“Of course! That is the nature of clear thinking.”

Night Lamp (1996)

Jaro, my dear, there is no mystery about violence. It is the reflexive act of brutes, boors and moral defectives.

Night Lamp (1996)

Althea cried out in dismay: “Is that what you believe?”
“In the absence of evidence I believe nothing,” said Dr. Fiorio.

Night Lamp (1996)

Rute showed Maihac a sour smile. “You seem to lack confidence in my integrity.”
“You are wealthy,” said Maihac. “Your money did of the come to you because of your bonhomie.”

Night Lamp (1996)

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