# Quote — Ursula K. Le Guin, City Of Illusions

> The game must be played, and played their way, though they made all the rules and had all the skill. His ineptitude did not matter. His honesty did. He was staked now totally on one belief: that an honest man cannot be cheated, that truth, if the game be played through right to the end, will lead to truth.

- Author: [Ursula K. Le Guin](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ursula-k-le-guin.md)
- Book: [City Of Illusions](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ursula-k-le-guin/city-of-illusions.md)
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