Tower of Babylon Quotes

“For the first time, he knew night for what it was: the shadow of the earth itself, cast against the sky.”
― Ted Chiang, Tower of Babylon

“had been constructed. By this construction, Yahweh's work was indicated, and Yahweh's work was concealed.”
― Ted Chiang, Tower of Babylon

“It is true that we work with the purest of aims, but that doesn't mean we have worked wisely.”
― Ted Chiang, Tower of Babylon

“The priests led a prayer to Yahweh; they gave thanks that they were permitted to see so much, and begged forgiveness for their desire to see more.”
― Ted Chiang, Tower of Babylon

“Hillalum said nothing. For the first time, he knew night for what it was: the shadow of the earth itself, cast against the sky.”
― Ted Chiang, Tower of Babylon