# Quote — Jack Vance, The Asutra

> “I made no such assertion,” Ifness said. “You drew a faulty inference, for which I cannot accept responsibility. In any event the situation is more complicated than you suppose, and you must be prepared for subtlety.”
>
> “Subtlety or deception?” demanded Etzwane. “The effect is much the same.”
>
> Ifness held up his hand. “I will explain the situation, if only to reduce the flow of your reproaches.”

- Author: [Jack Vance](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance.md)
- Book: [The Asutra](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance/the-asutra.md)
- Page: 25
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance/the-asutra/i-made-no-such

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> “Bah,” muttered Sul. “I am unable to chop logic with you; you have the superior sleight with words.”

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> I am not the man for this sort of business; I detest puzzlement.

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p. 195 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jack-vance/the-asutra/which-is-better.md)