There are only so many ways to experience pain. There are an almost limitless number of ways to inflict it, but the pain itself, initially vividly distinct in all its specifications, becomes, inevitably, just pain.
China MievilleIn the field of fantastic fiction, the question of world-building is not uncontroversial. But I grew up with 'Dungeons and Dragons,' so that whole world-building thing is very close to my heart.
China MievilleI differ with myself then agree, like the rock that was broken and cemented together. I change my opinion.
China MievilleScars are not injuries, Tanner Sack. A scar is a healing. After injury, a scar is what makes you whole.
China Mieville