“Better a soulless clone... than a souled roach.”

“To enslave an individual troubles your consciences, Archivist, but to enslave a clone is no more troubling than owning the latest six-wheeler ford, ethically. Because you cannot discern our differences, you assume we have none. But make no mistake: even same-stem fabricants cultured in the same wombtank are as singular as snowflakes.”

“Implausible truth can serve one better than plausible fiction”

“So little is actually worthy of belief or disbelief. Better to strive to coexist than seek to disapprove . . .”

“Soul is a verb.”

“The soul is a verb. . . . Not a noun.”

“The soul is a verb." He impales a lit candle on a spike. "Not a noun.”