26 quotes
The variety of inventive ideas—and ideologies—that people can come up with never ceases to amaze me, especially when they’re stoked by the ultimate drug, self-righteousness.
Kiln People (2002)
Doing some thing you’re good at—what else can make you feel more genuinely human?
Kiln People (2002)
Moralists can always justify going outside the law when it suits their sense of righteous timing.
Kiln People (2002)
He claims to have reasons. And yet, don’t all fanatics?
Kiln People (2002)
It’s hard to feel completely hopeless during that special moment when you first catch sight of dawn.
Kiln People (2002)
Fortunately, there is a famous inverse relation between fanaticism and competence.
Kiln People (2002)
Secrets are like snowflakes, nowadays—rare and hard to keep for very long.
Kiln People (2002)
My old friend Pal had a philosophy: “When you lack understanding, or subtlety, you can still get your argument across with a monkey wrench.”
Kiln People (2002)
Ah well. Heaven is a state of mind. I knew that now.
Kiln People (2002)
Your idea of progress doesn’t sound like mine.
Kiln People (2002)
Indignation is a drug that burns long and hot.
Kiln People (2002)
Did you arrogantly expect that the entire universe was waiting upon man to arrive?
Kiln People (2002)
Technology keeps changing and the cams keep getting smaller. Only fools count on their secrets staying safe forever.
Kiln People (2002)
Evolution doesn’t happen without pain or loss. A lot of fish died, in order for a few to stand. The price may be worthwhile…
Kiln People (2002)
“A hero is someone who gets the job done, Albert,” Clara once said. “Bravely when necessary. Courage is an admirable last resort, for when intelligence fails.”
Kiln People (2002)
If humanity has one majestic talent, it’s an almost infinite capacity to get used to the Next Big Thing…then take it for granted.
Kiln People (2002)
Anyway, hurt feelings aren’t my concern, just facts. The crux is that civilization falls without accountability. What people do with it is their own concern.
Kiln People (2002)
Globalization never ended human cultural diversity, but it did transform ethnicity into another hobby. Another way for people to find value in themselves, when only the genuinely talented can get authentic jobs.
Kiln People (2002)
In that case, I wondered, why do it at all?
Rationalizations. People are talented at coming up with reasons to keep doing stupid things.
Kiln People (2002)
Oh, there’s no high quite like getting the focused attention of powerful enemies. Nothing is better guaranteed to make you feel important in the world, which may be why conspiracy theories are so popular among frustrated underachievers.
Kiln People (2002)