When the Moon Hits Your Eye

by John Scalzi

Just because we want an explanation—just because we need an explanation—doesn’t mean the universe is obliged to provide one.”

“We are pattern-seeking animals, and we want and expect things to happen for a reason. When no reason is available, we will still provide one.”

The history of human civilization is the history of what was considered the magical and mystical slowly but surely being explained.

“I’m not straight, I’m just lazy,” Cassie said. “I don’t want to have to go looking, and men hit on me more. So it’s just a numbers game at that point.”