Harper Greendale > Quotes

“Mostly, it was a reminder to herself: the world’s systems might be vast and impersonal, but her choices mattered.”
― Harper Greendale, The Wind Does Not Name You

“Sleep first—the world could wait.”
― Harper Greendale, The Wind Does Not Name You

“As the trio continued their conversation, a sense of hope began to emerge from the depths of their concerns. Stella’s thoughts wandered to the broader implications of smart contracts. “You know, guys,” she said thoughtfully, “although Travis might be right in principle, smart contracts are decentralized and anonymous and if done right, very challenging to connect with a real-life person. Let’s say, as a thought experiment, what if someone created a smart contract that put a price on a leader’s head? A contract that could challenge those in power, just like offering a reward in the past.”
Edie raised an eyebrow, intrigued yet cautious. “That’s a scary idea, Stella. We must be careful not to resort to violence. We need to find ways to inspire behavioral change, not replace one oppressive force with another. I severely doubt that this would suffice to bring an end to the cycle of violence we want to step away from in the first place.”
Stella considered Edie’s words, but a spark of daring lingered in her eyes. “True, but imagine if we could show the world that the masses, when united, are never powerless. What if we created a smart contract that paid a bounty if a target was hit with a harmless paintball instead, preferably on their forehead? A contract funded by the crowd, proving that collective strength can be a force to reckon with, and signaling to the top-dogs there is an end to what people are willing to accept.”
― Harper Greendale, The Paintball Club

“You say you wander your own land. But when I think about it, I don’t see how you can.”
― Harper Greendale, The Wind Does Not Name You

“The message was there, all she had to do was learn its language.”
― Harper Greendale, The Wind Does Not Name You