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He’d always found it odd that so many died when they were old, as logic said that was the point in their lives when they’d had the most practice not dying.
a man or woman was much more likely to do good work if they were invested—if they felt ownership of what they did and could see that it mattered. Her personal studies proved that crime decreased when people had a sense of identity with and ownership of their community. That was the problem, because modern society was eroding those concepts. Life seemed more transient now, with people commonly relocating and changing jobs during their lifetime—things that had almost never happened a century ago.
The law is not something holy, son. It’s simply a reflection of the ideals of those lucky enough to be in charge.”
freedom was not lack of responsibilities—it was being able to do what was right, without having to worry if it was also wrong.
maybe religion was good for something other than fancy clothes and weird hats.
If you’re in a rage, you’re not following Harmony’s careful plans. You’re out of control. She’s going to drive this city to madness in an insane attempt to liberate it.”
Sounds like trump
a river is easier to channel than to stop,
