But that kind has not a true word in him. I wouldn't be surprised if everything he said were a lie. Such as he lies as he breathes. Truth is something he's never even learned to speak. (Samuel R. Delany)

But that kind has not a true word in him. I wouldn't be surprised if everything he said were a lie. Such as he lies as he breathes. Truth is something he's never even learned to speak.

Samuel R. Delany

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