Jack Vance Quote

Shanne said, You are quiet; are you sad?
In a way. Do you know why?
She put her hand across his mouth. Never speak of it. What must be, will be. What can never be—can never be.
Ghyl turned to look at her, trying to divine every last scintilla of her meaning.
But, she added in a soft voice, what can be—can be.

Chapter 12 - Emphyrio (1969)

Shanne said, You are quiet; are you sad? In a way. Do you know why? She put her hand across his mouth. Never speak of it. What must be, will be. What ...

Shanne said, You are quiet; are you sad? In a way. Do you know why? She put her hand across his mouth. Never speak of it. What must be, will be. What ...

Shanne said, You are quiet; are you sad? In a way. Do you know why? She put her hand across his mouth. Never speak of it. What must be, will be. What ...

Shanne said, You are quiet; are you sad? In a way. Do you know why? She put her hand across his mouth. Never speak of it. What must be, will be. What ...