The riot, then, was an exercise in science and theology—a seeking after clues by the living as to what life was all about. - Kurt Vonnegut

[Freedom of speech] isn't something somebody else gives you. That's something you give to yourself.

“I tell you, Mr. Constant,” he said genially, “it’s a thankless job, telling people it’s a hard, hard Universe they’re in.”

“You finally fell in love, I see,” said Salo.
“Only an Earthling year ago,” said Constant. “It took us that long to realize that a purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.