“How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.”
“Life is revealed as a place to contribute and we as contributors. Not because we have done a measurable amount of good, but because that is the story we tell.”
“Ganesh was rooting for Wilkin, and it scared the hell out of him. Because when a Hindu god feels the need to offer you strength and compassion, you know the shit's about to get real.”
“In the measurement world, you set a goal and strive for it. In the universe of possibility, you set the context and let life unfold.”
“Yeah," said Broderick. "Only it’s not an elephant. It’s a dude with an elephant’s head.""I saw him," said Wilkin. "He’s got, like, four arms.”
“...how absurd human beings are and how magnificent.”