“[The Universe] does not care, and even with all our science there are some disasters that we can not avert. All evil and good is petty before nature. Personally, we take comfort from this, that there is a universe to admire that can not be twisted to villainy or good, but which simply is.”

“All evil and good is petty before Nature. Personally, we take comfort from this, that there is a universe to admire that cannot be twisted to villainy or good, but which simply is.”

“Sometimes the biggest disasters aren't noticed at all - no one's around to write horror stories.”

“The illusion of self-awareness. Happy automatons, running on trivial programs. I'll bet you never guess. From the inside, how can you?”

“Technical people don't make good slaves. Without their wholehearted cooperation, things fall apart.”

“Once upon a time I was such a good liar; I could talk the fish right into my mouths.”

“Little fish risking everything for a piece of godhood...and not knowing heaven from hell, even when they find it.”