# Quote — Robert S. Stone, Damascus Gate

> Discretion came hard to Lucas, who tended to think slowly and aloud, but it was time to try a little harder.

- Author: [Robert S. Stone](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-s-stone.md)
- Book: [Damascus Gate](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-s-stone/damascus-gate.md)
- Page: 341
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