All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other people's, the weak have their courses mapped out for them. The weak and the unlucky, and the stupid.


The Wasp Factory (ed. Hachette UK, 2008) - ISBN: 9780748109951

Iain Banks Quotes

All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other ...

All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other ...

All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other ...

All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other ...