Anyone could die at any time, and the universe didn’t give a shit. - James S. A. Corey

I’ve been through a lot of hearings about one damn thing and another. Most of the time they’re exercises in ass covering. If the unvarnished truth ever came out at one, it would be because someone screwed up.

Humans are structureless. They live in conflict with themselves and each other. Their great genius is rationalization: lying into mirrors until they bully and seduce themselves into things they would never otherwise do. They are creatures of self-delusion, regret, and desire.

I don't think he sees it that way," Pa said. And then, "But I think he's putting a lot of effort into not seeing it that way.