Had he known that he was about to enter a tunnel whose only egress was his own annihilation, would he have turned away? - Arundhati Roy

With the certitude of a true believer, Vellya Paapen had assured the twins that there was no such thing in the world as a black cat. He said that there were only black cat chaped holes in the universe.

Debating Imperialism is a bit like debating the pros and cons of rape. What can we say? That we really miss it?

If you are religious, then remember that this bomb is Man's challenge to God. It's worded quite simply: We have the power to destroy everything that You have created. If you're not religious, then look at it this way. This world of ours is 4 600 000 000 years old. It could end in an afternoon.