Ansset watched, keeping his promise but wishing with all his heart that somewhere in his mind there was a wall he could hide behind. Unfortunately, he was too sane.

Ansset could clearly hear the fear singing through the back of his brave words. Well, why not? Death was certain now, and Ansset knew of no one, except perhaps…

That when Bant left it was the end of the world for Josif, because when he attached to somebody he didn't know how to let go

One of the dangers of being so close to the center of power - one had to accept the whims of the powerful

For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled.

You're a coward, James. You're running away from humanity. You're running away from reality. It won't be funny when they rat-a-tat-tat you down.

A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.