Prosper's Demon

by K.J. Parker

it’s entirely up to me whether I breathe or not.

And oftentimes, to bring us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths

just think how much morality has changed—in your lifetime

Completions are for assistants and apprentices; genius needs only to make the incredible, inspired start.

And belief, like love and sleep, is something you can’t do anything about.