Endymion (Hyperion Cantos, #3)

by Dan Simmons

We must not forget that the human soul, however independently created our philosophy represents it as being, is inseparable in its birth and in its growth from the universe into which it is born.

“To heroes,” he said. “To heroes who get their hair cut.” He drank the champagne in one gulp.

So many important things pass quickly without being understood at the time. So many powerful moments are buried beneath the absurd.

The universe is indifferent to our fates. This was the crushing burden that the character took with him as he struggled through the surf toward survival or extinction. The universe just does not give a shit.

Evolution brings human beings. Human beings, through a long and painful process, bring humanity.” “Empathy,” Aenea said softly.