Chapter 72 (p. 1011)
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“Caine, neither of us has a choice in this matter. The orders must be obeyed. The full truth of what you found, of what your troops know and can testify to, is too destabilizing. It’s a delicate time, Caine. You, more than anyone else, should understand that.”
“I do understand. I understand that the time has come to stop managing information and concealing the truth.”
— Charles E. Gannon
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“I do understand. I understand that the time has come to stop managing information and concealing the truth.”" in the context of "Chapter 72 (p. 1011)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Charles E. Gannon
Charles E. Gannon (born March 17, 1960) is a novelist and a game designer, who has worked primarily on hard science fiction and role-playing games.
About Charles E. Gannon
Charles E. Gannon (born March 17, 1960) is a novelist and a game designer, who has worked primarily on hard science fiction and role-playing games.
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