Paul sensed his own tensions, decided to practice one of the mind-body lessons his mother had taught him. Three quick breaths triggered the responses: he fell into the floating awareness ... focusing...
Only fools prefer the past!
One who rules assumes irrevocable responsibility for the ruled. You are a husbandman. This demands, at times, a selfless act of love which may only be amusing to those you rule.
One uses power by grasping it lightly. To grasp too strongly is to be taken over by power, and thus to become its victim.
One should never presume one is the sole object of a hunt,
Laws tend to be temporary over the long haul, Moneo. There is no such thing as rule-governed creativity.
It is so shocking to find out how many people do not believe that they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult.
Is God troubled? And her companion replied: The sins of this universe would trouble anyone.
If you focus your awareness only upon your own rightness, then you invite the forces of opposition to overwhelm you. This is a common error. Even I, your teacher, have made it.
If some crazy bastard tossed you into a lake when you couldn't swim, and you learned to swim like that—Bickel snapped his fingers—and you found then you could just keep on going, wouldn't you swim lik...
I guess I’m not in the mood for it today, Paul said. Mood? Halleck’s voice betrayed his outrage even through the shield’s filtering. What has mood to do with it? You fight when the necessity arises—no...
I didn't want to be different.I wanted to be able to laughBut I'm sister to an Emperor who's worshiped as a god. People fear me. I never wanted to be feared.I don't want to be part of history, I just...
How easy it was to mistake clear reasoning for correct reasoning!
Growth is limited by the necessity which is present in the least amount. And naturally, the least favorable condition controls the growth rate
Government and religion united, and breaking a law became sin. A smell of blasphemy arose like smoke around any questioning of governmental edicts.
For now is my grief heavier than the sands of the seas, she thought. This world has emptied me of all but the oldest purpose: tomorrow's life.
Duncan, have I not told you that when you think you know something, that is a most perfect barrier against learning?
Axiom: the best place to conserve your water is in your body. It keeps your energy up. You’re stronger. Trust your stillsuit. She
Are you a believer or just playing safe?
All rebels are closet aristocrats.