Poul Anderson Quotes

Another irritating thing about Naqsans was their habit of solemnly repeating the obvious. In that respect they were almost as bad as humans.

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• Another irritating thing about Naqsans was their habit of solemnly repeating the obvious. In that respect they were almost as bad as humans.

  

  Poul Anderson
  • Bad
  • Respect
  • Habit