3 Brian Aldiss Quotes on Comfort

Brian Aldiss quotes on comfort

15. The thing was not discussable, even with a near acquaintance like Calvin because : because of the nature of the thing : because one had to behave like a normal, unworried human being. That at least was sound and clear and gave him comfort: behave like a normal human being.

42. 'You and I are real, Teddy, aren't we?' The bear's eyes regarded the boy unflinchingly. 'You and I are real, David.' It specialized in comfort.

47. 'Teddy - I suppose Mummy and Daddy are real, aren't they?' Teddy said, 'You ask such silly questions, David. Nobody knows what 'real' really means. Let's go indoors.' 'First I'm going to have another rose!' Plucking a bright pink flower, he carried it with him into the house. It could lie on the pillow as he went to sleep. Its beauty and softness reminded him of Mummy.