I don’t confuse abstract philosophical concepts with reality. — Ann Leckie

What, after all, was the point of civilization if not the well-being of citizens?

“Now I’m going to make you angry again.”

“Really?” I asked, drily. “Aren’t you getting tired of that?”

Without feelings insignificant decisions become excruciating attempts to compare endless arrays of inconsequential things. It’s just easier to handle those with emotions.