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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.

— 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?

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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.

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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?

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