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“Destiny’s bunk,” said the book. “That’s why this lot aren’t the Propheseers anymore.”
“From here on in,” said Mortar, “we’re the Order of Suggesters.”

— China Miéville Un Lun Dun (2007)

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Source: Chapter 98, “Fit for Heroes” (p. 419)
Work: Un Lun Dun, 2007
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