I don’t know...but then, if God had intended Man to think, He would have given him brains, I suppose. - Algis Budrys

The horse is a stubborn, dirty, stupid animal that reminds me of a sheep. Its only use is to embody the wings a man feels within him, and to do this it lathers and sweats, defecates and steps in badger holes.

Charging back and forth isn’t progress. Small but steady forward motion is.

Bribes," Michaelmas said. "They always go to bribes when they're not sure they're on top, and coercion when they are. That's all they know. They really don't believe anyone would help them just on their own merits.