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Coming whence you do, you doubtless assume that the mores and customs of your own land arise from the workings of simple human nature. But human nature is far from simple, and what appears natural in your own milieu may seem chillingly alien when transported into some foreign sphere.

— Matthew Hughes Fools Errant (1994)

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Life is a hopeless rear guard action against an overwhelming foe; still how can we not admire those who battle on regardless?

Majestrum (2006)

But in this age, logic was a flame that must be frequently starved of fuel.

The Spiral Labyrinth (2007)

“You ask if anyone has ‘tested the concept.’ But why would anyone test reality? Reality is not for testing, but for living with.”

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“Often, when a stranger says, ‘Trust me,’ a wise man puts his hand on his purse and backs away.”

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When all the good ideas have been expended, I quoted to myself, one might as well try a bad one.

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