# Maske: Thaery

- Author: [Jack Vance](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance.md)
- Quotes: 7
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance/maske-thaery

## Quotes

> “The idea has the virtue of simplicity,” said Nai the Hever gravely. “I confess that it had not occurred to me. I am always reluctant to pull on strings until I learn where they lead and to what they are attached.”

p. 137

> I see that you will make a competent inspector after all. You have a natural bent for subterfuge and deceit.

p. 84

> Experience is the only source of wisdom: by which I mean, the competent conduct of life.

p. 56

> An idea of great merit! While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past.

p. 209

> “Our ancient creed is correct. Rather than submitting to change we must divert the influences which conduce in such a direction.”
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> Ramus Imph listened with patient good humor. “The remarks of the sagacious Servant are persuasive, even though they fail to correspond with reality.”

p. 33

> “Certain folk have suggested bold and unprecedented methods—I might substitute the words ‘brash’ and ‘irresponsible’—to alter the conditions of today.”

p. 30

> “Still, I am restless; in all my life I have achieved nothing.”
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> “Work and fatigue are well-known cures for restlessness! And what is achievement after all? Another name for vanity!”

p. 15