# Quote — Anne Rice, The Vampire Lestat

> Doesn't matter now, devils who paint angels.

- Author: [Anne Rice](https://www.leafyquotes.com/anne-rice.md)
- Book: [The Vampire Lestat](https://www.leafyquotes.com/anne-rice/the-vampire-lestat.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/anne-rice/the-vampire-lestat/doesnt-matter-now

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