A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)

by Becky Chambers

humans had a knack for throwing things out of balance. Finding a limit they’d stick to was victory enough.

“I’d say you’re more than just an object,” Dex said. The robot looked a touch offended. “I would never call you just an animal, Sibling Dex.” It turned its gaze to the road, head held high. “We don’t have to fall into the same category to be of equal value.”

“I think there’s something beautiful about being lucky enough to witness a thing on its way out.”

You keep asking why your work is not enough, and I don’t know how to answer that, because it is enough to exist in the world and marvel at it. You don’t need to justify that, or earn it. You are allowed to just live. That is all most animals do.”