# Quote — Avram Davidson, The Phoenix and the Mirror

> “Drew a knife on us,” one muttered, with the sullen rage of the bully who feels wronged when resisted.

- Author: [Avram Davidson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/avram-davidson.md)
- Book: [The Phoenix and the Mirror](https://www.leafyquotes.com/avram-davidson/the-phoenix-and-the-mirror.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/avram-davidson/the-phoenix-and-the-mirror/drew-a-knife

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