And for most of that time, wisdom has had to work in secret… - Philip Pullman

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And for most of that time, wisdom has had to work in secret, whispering her words, moving like a spy through the humble places of the world while the courts and palaces are occupied by her enemies.

Philip Pullman

The Amber Spyglass · 2002 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Philip Pullman CBE (born October 19, 1946) is an English writer. He is the best-selling author of His Dark Materials, a trilogy of fantasy novels, and a number of other books.

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Alternative Names: Sir Philip Pullman • Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman

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