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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.

— 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.

Idlewild (2003)

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.

Idlewild (2003)

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

Idlewild (2003)

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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

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Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.

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Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.

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