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...and he died for what?--what thrill?--what cause?--tell me what treasure is worth the oxygen in a good man's brain?

— Nick Sagan Idlewild (2003)

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Of course you think someone's trying to kill you, Hal--death is your favorite subject. Why shouldn't someone be trying to kill you?

Idlewild (2003)

Children know precious little, but that profound ignorance comes from profound innocence. People really mean to say that innocence is bliss. And bliss is short-lived.

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All hail the conquering hero. My best friend betrayed me, so I shot him. Distracted by a kiss, I let the love of my life die.

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I'm not dead.
A dim realization but an important one, because I should have died.

Idlewild (2003)

I stood in the greeting-card aisle, looking for an appropriate sentiment. Though I searched high and low, there was no "so you're not even human" sympathy card.

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