"When your rage is choking you, it is best to say nothing." (p.275) - Octavia E. Butler

:And again and again

I don't understand why the sight of you should scare me so," Joseph said. He did not sound frightened. "You don't look that threatening. Just...very different."
"Different is threatening to most species," Nikanj answered. "Different is dangerous. It might kill you. That was true to your animal ancestors and your nearest animal relatives. And it's true for you.

It's a crucifix," Wright told me when I showed it to him. "It must have been worn by one of the people who lived here. Or maybe the arsonist lost it." He gave a humorless smile. "You never know who's liable to turn out to be religious.