It may be -- I hope it is -- redemption to guess and perhaps perceive that the universe, the hell which we see for all its beauty, vastness, majesty, is only part of a whole which is quite unimaginable.
William GoldingWe've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything.
William GoldingI know there isn't no beastโnot with claws and all that, I meanโbut I know there isn't no fear, either." Piggy paused. "Unlessโ" Ralph moved restlessly. "Unless what?" "Unless we get frightened of people.
William Golding