If you were damned certain you weren’t looking for something, there was a very good chance you wouldn’t see… — Gregory Benford

It was an example of what he thought of as the Law of Controversy: Passion was inversely proportional to the amount of real information available.

Everybody feels he has a right to a life of luxury — or at least comfort — so there’s a lot of frustration and resentment when the dream craps out.

To shine is better than to reflect.