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I have visited a few astronauts, but all three either ignored me or prayed. The senseless chanting, I confess, repulsed me.

— Jaroslav Kalfař Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

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The universe assigned the tasks of speaking and kissing to the lips because there is never a need to do both at the same time.

Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

Death would be so much easier to dance with if it weren’t surrounded by the clutter of civilization.

Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

For what it’s worth, the sociocultural rituals of your society seem to be in conflict with biological reality.

Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

His conviction is a compulsion not subject to self-preservation.

Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

The organization of religion is self-defeating, a trap for sin.

Spaceman of Bohemia (2017)

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Oh dear Pan and all the other Gods of this place, grant that I may be beautiful inside.

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To feel the supreme and moving beauty of the spectacle to which Nature invites her ephemeral guests! … that is what I call prayer.

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"O God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small."

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