# Quote — Poul Anderson, Ensign Flandry

> We're mortal - which is to say, we're ignorant, stupid, and sinful - but those are only handicaps. Our pride is that nevertheless, now and then, we do our best. A few times we succeed. What more dare we ask for?

- Author: [Poul Anderson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/poul-anderson.md)
- Book: [Ensign Flandry](https://www.leafyquotes.com/poul-anderson/ensign-flandry.md)
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