Chapter 8
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As the Persians say, kindness to the lion is cruelty to the lamb.
— L. Sprague de Camp
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "L. Sprague de Camp" (Quotes, An Elephant for Aristotle (1958): Quotes from the eBook published by Phoenix Pick, , in March 2013. No page numbers. )
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About L. Sprague de Camp
L. Sprague de Camp (November 27, 1907 – November 6, 2000) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction. In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s.
About L. Sprague de Camp
L. Sprague de Camp (November 27, 1907 – November 6, 2000) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction. In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s.
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