There is no doubt that I have discovered the ultimate in stagnant human societies. The Bikura have realized the human dream of immortality and have paid for it with their humanity and their immortal souls.

The whole planet reeks of mysticism without revelation.

Evolution brings human beings. Human beings, through a long and painful process, bring humanity.

The problem with being passionately in love ... is that it deprives you of too much sleep.

Luckily, even as a young man not yet become himself, John Bridgens had two things besides indecision that kept him from self-destruction - books and a sense of irony.

It is a mystery, and to tell the truth, I am intrigued by mysteries even if this is to be my last week of enjoying them. I would welcome some glimmer of understanding but, failing that, working on the puzzle will suffice.

Losing our ignorance can be dangerous because our ignorance is a shield.