Quotes from book
A Mask for the General

Name: A Mask for the General
Author: Lisa Goldstein

In a sorely oppressed America of the near future, Mary and Layla attempt to unite two distinct factions--the Tribes and the Underground--in a rebellion against the General, a tin-pot dictator with dreams of glory

“You really can’t choose the people you’re going to like.”

Lisa Goldstein book A Mask for the General

Source: A Mask for the General (1987), Chapter 11 (p. 191)

“Maybe art couldn’t survive it if was sponsored by the government. Maybe art always had to be subversive.”

Lisa Goldstein book A Mask for the General

Source: A Mask for the General (1987), Chapter 10 (p. 184)

“Layla’s story, though not always accurate, was far more interesting than the truth.”

Lisa Goldstein book A Mask for the General

Source: A Mask for the General (1987), Chapter 12 (p. 214)

“I can’t believe this,” Mary said, whispering urgently. “Every time I talk to you I think I’ve heard the worst, and then you come along and say something even stupider.”

Lisa Goldstein book A Mask for the General

Source: A Mask for the General (1987), Chapter 7 (p. 119)

““Lots of people would give anything to be in your place.”
“I’m not lots of people,” Mary said. “I’m me. That’s what I’ll never forgive, that you did all this without even asking me.””

Lisa Goldstein book A Mask for the General

Source: A Mask for the General (1987), Chapter 8 (p. 137)

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