Who knows a man's name, holds that man's life in his keeping. Thus to Ged, who had lost faith in himself, Vetch had given him that gift that only a friend can give, the proof of unshaken, unshakeable trust.
Ursula K. Le GuinAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 21, 1929
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