Chapter 12, “The Last Resort” (p. 245)
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Nobody likes a riot except looters and journalists.
— Ben Aaronovitch
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Nobody likes a riot except looters and journalists." in the context of "Chapter 12, “The Last Resort” (p. 245)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Aaronovitch" (Quotes, Rivers of London (2011; American edition title: Midnight Riot): All page numbers are from the American mass market first edition, , 4th printing )
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About Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Dylan Aaronovitch (born February 1964) is an English author and screenwriter.
About Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Dylan Aaronovitch (born February 1964) is an English author and screenwriter.
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