She was trying to feel philosophical about dying, not managing it, trying not to be frightened, and not… — Sheri S. Tepper

To Sylvan truth was truth and all else was black heresy, though on occasion he had the very human difficulty of deciding which was which.

Don’t waste your time on penitence or guilt. Solving the problem is better!

Duty was simply not enough. There had to be more than that!