He's not really a religious man, but he knows which side his bread's buttered on. The churches pay his salary, so he doesn't want anyone rocking the boat with unorthodox rumours. (Alastair Reynolds)

He's not really a religious man, but he knows which side his bread's buttered on. The churches pay his salary, so he doesn't want anyone rocking the boat with unorthodox rumours.

Alastair Reynolds

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