Manuel > Manuel's Quotes

“There exists no objective basis on which to elevate one species above another. Chimp and human, lizard and fungus, we have all evolved over some three billion years by a process known as natural selection.”
― Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene

“Anyone can popularize science if he oversimplifies.”
― Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene

“A plant cannot grow without rain – and rain does not come but through a storm - the mildest shower to the most tempestuous thunderstorm. And so it is with us. We grow in times of trial, in storm and rain. I do not think anyone loves the storms of life.” The paladin's face grew serious. “They sweep us to and fro – off the course we had planned for ourselves.”
― Robert J. Crane, Defender

“Do you know how valuable the bodies of the creatures we kill are? That’s some of the real wealth of these Realms – the same as it is with dragons. Sure, there’s a hoard of treasures around here somewhere, but there’s gold in selling the skins, the scales, things that yield high prices. That’s the reason why guilds like Amarath’s Raiders, Endeavor and Burnt Offerings are wealthy. They have access to materials no one else does and trade agreements with shops and companies that make them more money.” “I don’t care if his left buttcheek is worth a million gold; let’s toss this thing back in and be done with it.” Elisabeth”
― Robert J. Crane, Defender, Avenger, Champion