Why not alter the habits of a lifetime and speak with candour?” asked Shimrod. "Truth, after all, need not be only the tactic of last resort. (Jack Vance)

Why not alter the habits of a lifetime and speak with candour?” asked Shimrod. "Truth, after all, need not be only the tactic of last resort.

Jack Vance

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