Alex

“Humans are the only species who subvert truth for their own entertainment. They call them jokes. Sometimes puns.”
― Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures

“Humans… For the most part you are dull and blundering. But occasionally you can be remarkably bright creatures.”
― Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures

“It seems to be a hallmark of the human species: abysmal communication skills. Not that any other species are much better, mind you, but even a herring can tell which way the school it belongs to is turning and follow accordingly. Why can humans not use their millions of words to simply tell one another what they desire?”
― Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures

“As a general rule, I like holes. A hole at the top of my tank gives me freedom. But I do not like the hole in her heart. She only has one, not three, like me. Tova’s heart. I will do everything I can to help her fill it.”
― Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures