Ursula K. Le Guin quote: A scientist can pretend that his work isn't himself, it's merely the impersonal truth. An artist can't hide behind the ...

A scientist can pretend that his work isn't himself, it's merely the impersonal truth. An artist can't hide behind the truth. He can't hide anywhere.

~ Ursula K. Le Guin ~

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