Society is much more easily soothed than one's own conscience.

There is no merit to discipline under ideal circumstances. I must have it in the face of death or it is worthless.

The intelligent man is never bored.

Author's Notes: This story starts with section 6. This is not a mistake. I have my own subtle reasoning. So, just read, and enjoy.

I expect death to be nothingness and, for removing me from all possible fears of death, I am thankful to atheism.

There is no Master but the Master,” he said, “and QT-1 is his prophet.

To insult someone we call him 'bestial. For deliberate cruelty and nature, 'human' might be the greater insult.