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Ellen Kushner - Our theories stand. We both see...

Our theories stand. We both see clearly; we know what's right. Even if it's not always possible to act on it, don't you think it matters to be able to call things by their true names? (Ellen Kushner)

Our theories stand. We both see clearly; we know what's right. Even if it's not always possible to act on it, don't you think it matters to be able to call things by their true names?

Ellen Kushner

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