James K. Morrow (1947) (1947-) science fiction author
Source: Blameless in Abaddon (1996), Chapter 2 (p. 42; spoken by the Devil)
“Never underestimate the value of knowing another's language. It can be far more powerful than swords and arrows.”
Source: Finnikin of the Rock
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