I never knew anybody . . . who found life simple. I think a life or a time looks simple when you leave out the details.
Ursula K. Le GuinHe was appalled by the examination system, when it was explained to him, he could not imagine a greater detterent to the natural wish to learn than this pattern of cramming in information and disgorging it on demand.
Ursula K. Le GuinGradually the healing took place, seeming as it always does that it wasn't taking place.
Ursula K. Le GuinThe Earth is beautiful, and bright, and kindly, but that is not all. The Earth is also terrible, and dark, and cruel.
Ursula K. Le Guin