Chapter VII (p. 73)
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Tell him you’ll pay any fine within reason. That dragon-cod can’t even read his own name unless it’s written in gold ink.
— Avram Davidson
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Tell him you’ll pay any fine within reason. That dragon-cod can’t even read his own name unless it’s written in gold ink." in the context of "Chapter VII (p. 73)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Avram Davidson" (Quotes, Rogue Dragon (1965): All page numbers are from the first edition, published by Ace Books (catalogue number F-353). )
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About Avram Davidson
Avram Davidson (April 23, 1923 – May 8, 1993) was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction.
About Avram Davidson
Avram Davidson (April 23, 1923 – May 8, 1993) was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction.
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