Who was it who said that a wise man speaks when he has something to say, but a fool speaks because he must? - Alastair Reynolds

I imagine you feel insignificant," Sajaki said, almost as if he had been listening in on the conversation. "Well; you're justified in feeling that way. You are insignificant. That's the majesty of this place. Would you choose it any other way?

I’m just saying that right now we could all use a degree of perspective. Because this is not the end of the world.

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