You will observe, I think, that repentance is seldom whole-… - Lin Carter

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You will observe, I think, that repentance is seldom whole-hearted, and generally arises from such base and ignoble motives as feeling sorry for yourself in dire circumstances.

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Linwood Vrooman (Lin) Carter (June 9, 1930 – February 7, 1988) was a prolific American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor, poet and critic.

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Alternative Names: Linwood Vrooman Carter • Grail Undwin • H. P. Lowcraft • Linwood Carter

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