Ursula K. Le Guin Quotes
He had almost yielded, but not quite. He had not consented. It is very hard for evil to take hold of the unconsenting soul.
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He had almost yielded, but not quite. He had not consented. It is very hard for evil to take hold of the unconsenting soul.
