Will

“In 1936, Gerhard Gentzen provided a proof of the consistency of arithmetic, but to do it he needed to use a controversial technique known as transfinite induction. This technique is not among the usual methods of proof, and it hardly seemed appropriate for guaranteeing the consistency of arithmetic. What Gentzen had done was prove the obvious by assuming the doubtful.”
― Ted Chiang, Arrival: Film tie-in

“To see eternity was to be exposed to eternity’s whims, oppressed by endless dimensions.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah

“More than power, Duarte made everything that surrounded him seem born of confidence. It was a good trick, because even after Holden saw through it, it still worked.”
― James S.A. Corey, Tiamat's Wrath

“Teg boiled it down to an essence: If only one person followed such guiding principles, this was a better universe.”
― Frank Herbert, Heretics of Dune