" Teehalt looked at him sidewise. “You are very interested in Malagate.” Gersen shrugged. “One hears many strange tales.” “True. But I do not care to document them. And do you know why?” “No.” “I have changed my thoughts about you. Now I suspect you of weaselry.” “If I were a weasel,” said Gersen smiling, “I’d hardly admit it. The IPCC has few friends Beyond. "

― Jack Vance , The Demon Princes