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R. Scott Bakker Quotes: Where no paths exist, a man strays only when he misses his destination. There is no crime, no transgression, no sin save foolishness or incompetence, and no obscenity save the tyranny of custom.
         

Where no paths exist, a man strays only when he misses his destination. There is no crime, no transgression, no sin save foolishness or incompetence, and no obscenity save the tyranny of custom.


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This page presents the quote "Where no paths exist, a man strays only when he misses his destination. There is no crime, no transgression, no sin save foolishness or incompetence, and no obscenity save the tyranny of custom.". Author of this quote is R. Scott Bakker. This quote is about missing, men, incompetence, sin, tyranny, path, foolishness, destination, crime,.