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Card #c256IR // #c256Synthesis

No,she thought fiercely, uncompromisingly.Whatever the truth, whatever the case, however hopeless the cause—I do not give up on escape.

— In our words · Source: The Scar (China Mieville)

[Use when]

Use when a deal offers safety only if you stop trying to leave.

[Why it matters]

Escape is the non-negotiable good — any safety priced against it is a trap, not a deal.

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