I tell you, lad, that men will believe if one says, ‘The Gods say...' They will believe if one says, ‘I had a Vision...' They will believe if one says, ‘It was told me on a tablet of hidden gold...' But, if one says, ‘History teaches,' then they will not believe. (Sheri S. Tepper)

I tell you, lad, that men will believe if one says, ‘The Gods say...' They will believe if one says, ‘I had a Vision...' They will believe if one says, ‘It was told me on a tablet of hidden gold...' But, if one says, ‘History teaches,' then they will not believe.

Sheri S. Tepper

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