The worst predijudice is unknowing. We think we treat others as equals, but, in our deepest heart, we regard ourselves as superior. In part, this is because we are, in ways, powerful. But that does not make the race of humans (funanga) better than that of the dog or equine.

‎It is better to pursue a hopeless hope than to give in to black despair.

Only humans think death is evil. But it is nature. Evil exist's only in life. There is much good and evil alloted to each life.

Never trust a mirror,' his mother had told him. 'They never tell the truth unless you make them.

Life has always been a matter of putting one's feet down carefully

My favourite mentor brother told me that there were three kinds of people: followers, leaders and scouts. Scouts are capeable of leadership, but they could not tolerate the responsibility of it. Disinclined to take orders either, they invariably flouted authority and fomented strife. This is why scouts, he said wryly, were the first to be sent into danger, It was half hoped they would be killed. 'I fear you are destined to trouble us as a scout, little sister' he said

Maruman does not loll.