Jack Vance book Showboat World
“For the sake of gain I’d compromise the art of my grandmother,” muttered Zamp under his breath.
Source: Showboat World (1975), Chapter 14 (p. 168)
““Let them scoff as they see fit! I will never compromise what I consider my art, especially for the sake of gain!”
“For the sake of gain I’d compromise the art of my grandmother,” muttered Zamp under his breath.”
— Jack Vance, book Showboat World
Source: Showboat World (1975), Chapter 14 (p. 168)
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