Don't you think it's ironic that you have no idea what you're supposed to do,” said Verily, "and yet so many people have gone to so much trouble to prevent you from doing it? (Orson Scott Card)

Don't you think it's ironic that you have no idea what you're supposed to do,” said Verily, "and yet so many people have gone to so much trouble to prevent you from doing it?

Orson Scott Card

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