Kij Johnson, At the Mouth of the River of Bees: Stories
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Quotes by Kij Johnson, At the Mouth of the River of Bees: Stories
"I can write about it if I am careful, if I keep it far enough away."
"Does Carthage even have forests? Did Virgil know for sure or was it just convenient for his story? Virgil was a professional liar. This would not be the only place where he pruned the truth until it was as artificial as an espaliered pear tree against a wall, forced into an expedient shape and bearing the demanded fruit."