I'm hearing a lot of reasons why someone wouldn't hold a grudge against us," Campion said. Betony looked sympathetic. "Then you misunderstand human n… - Alastair Reynolds

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I'm hearing a lot of reasons why someone wouldn't hold a grudge against us," Campion said. Betony looked sympathetic. "Then you misunderstand human nature, my dear fellow. People will hate us simply for being what we are: a force for good, for benign non-interference. The mere fact that we haven't dirtied our hands, that we've maintained an unblemished reputation—that's enough to make someone detest us.