One does not persuade a butterfly to light on one’s hand by brandishing a sword. — Robert A. Heinlein

You are in great danger. And so am I, although I think your danger is much greater than mine. But, Alec, I can assure you of this: If It decides to extinguish you, you will never know it. It is not a sadistic God.

Oy! Every prophecy I fulfilled! And now He tells me consistent I am not! This is justice?

A man who is happy at home doesn’t lie awake nights worrying about the hereafter.