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“Women believe -- or at least often pretend to believe -- that all our tenderness for them springs from desire; that we love them when we have not for a time enjoyed them, and dismiss them when we are sated, or to express it more precisely, exhausted. There is no truth in this idea, though it may be made to appear true. When we are rigid with desire, we are apt to pretend a great tenderness in the hope of satisfying that desire; but at no other time are we in fact so liable to treat women brutally, and so unlikely to feel any deep emotion but one.”

Quote by Gene Wolfe

Book:Shadow & Claw: The First Half of 'The Book of the New Sun'

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Shadow & Claw: The First Half of 'The Book of the New Sun'

This novel is part of a fantasy trilogy, known for its complex narrative and philosophical depth. Set in a world with intricate political structures and magical elements, it follows the adventures of its protagonist as they navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and personal growth. more

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Gene Wolfe is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on May 7, 1931. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights, with notable series such as 'The Book of the New Sun' and 'The Urth of the New Sun'. Wolfe's writing career spans over half a century, and his influence on science fiction and fantasy literature has been profound. more

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