The Big Dark Sky

by Dean Koontz

The why of a life could never be solved in this world, although vast libraries of solemn books speculated on the meaning and purpose of existence. Nothing could be known other than the what of any single life: what happened, what actions were taken, what events occurred beyond the person’s control, what obvious consequences ensued, what impact for better or worse that one life was seen to have on others.

How often in the past century and a half have we seen the ruling class, many highly intelligent, lead their people in a foolish pursuit of one utopia or another, only to bring them to ruin and despair?”

this land where freedom made possible the unlimited use of the human imagination and facilitated technology advanced enough to save the world when the world needed saving.

life fully lived required enduring risks, taking chances, facing down all fears, and opening her heart.