Most people muddled through events and only in retrospect realized their significance. - Kate Atkinson

In the end, it is my belief, words are the only things that can construct a world that makes sense.

All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good women to do nothing.

If she had been in charge of designing the human race she would have gone about things differently. (A golden shaft of light through the ear for conception perhaps and a well-fitting hatch somewhere modest for escape nine months later.)