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A man’s emotions are what define him, and control is the hallmark of true strength. To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.”
“It strikes me that religion—in its essence—seeks to take natural events and ascribe supernatural causes to them. I, however, seek to take supernatural events and find the natural meanings behind them. Perhaps that is the final dividing line between science and religion. Opposite sides of a card.”
Power is an illusion of perception.”
“I know this because I am intelligent and articulate. You should compliment me now.”
“But I try to hate everyone. That way, I don’t risk leaving out anyone who is particularly deserving.
“That kind of talk is disrespectful. Love . . . love is like a classical melody.” Shallan grinned. “If you end your performance too quickly, your audience is disappointed?”
“What do you know?” “Almost everything. That almost part can be a real kick in the teeth sometimes.” “What do you want, then?” “What I can’t have.”
