# Quote — Philip K. Dick, Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said

> She did not really want to know; she believed she understood already.

- Author: [Philip K. Dick](https://www.leafyquotes.com/philip-k-dick.md)
- Book: [Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said](https://www.leafyquotes.com/philip-k-dick/flow-my-tears-the-policeman-said.md)
- Page: 53
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> “Are you an official of some kind? Like a greeter? Or from the L. A. Chamber of Commerce? I've had dealings with them and they’re all right.”
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