Journal created:
on 3 September 2004 (#4419176)
Updated:
on 28 May 2020
Name:
Constance Mirabelle aka Czecho Jean
"'Take a large bowl,' I said. 'Fill it with equal measures of fact, fantasy, history, mythology, science, superstition, logic and lunacy. Darken the mixture with bitter tears, brighten it with howls of laughter, toss in three thousand years of civilization, bellow Kan pei--which means "dry cup"--and drink to the dregs.'
Procopius stared at me. 'And I will be wise?' he asked. 'Better,' I said. 'You will be Chinese.'"
from Bridge of Birds, page 29 of The Stars Our Destination trade paperback omnibus edition
Procopius stared at me. 'And I will be wise?' he asked. 'Better,' I said. 'You will be Chinese.'"
from Bridge of Birds, page 29 of The Stars Our Destination trade paperback omnibus edition
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