“It was a survival thing: he didn't answer back, didn't say anything about job security for prison guards, debate the nature of repentance, rehabilitation, or rates of recidivism. He didn't say anything funny or clever, and, to be on the safe side, when he was talking to a prison official, whenever possible, he didn't say anything at all. Speak when you're spoken to. Do your own time. Get out. Go home. ... Rebuild a life.”
Quote by Neil Gaiman
Book:American Gods
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American Gods
A richly woven narrative that intertwines mythological figures with contemporary American life, examining themes of identity, culture, and the quest for belonging. more
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