“Mere abstention from a life of evil does not constitute a life devoted to good works.”

—  Lin Carter , book Kesrick

Source: Kesrick (1982), Chapter 3, “The Monster-Guarded Gate” (p. 25)

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American fantasy writer, editor, critic 1930–1988

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