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“Because all the characters in this story—like all of humanity, apparently—have a little blank spot in their heads that says, “Kings. What a good idea.” The idea is powerful, and seductive, and should not be underestimated. To be a civilization of any worth, however, means acknowledging the idea—and then condemning it as laughably, madly stupid. May we come to live in such a worthier world, and soon.”
― Robert Jackson Bennett, A Drop of Corruption

“It is good to place oneself before the vast expanse of this world," said Ana. "The ocean cannot tell the difference between a rich man and a poor one, nor one full of happiness, nor despair. To those waves, all are so terribly small.”
― Robert Jackson Bennett, A Drop of Corruption

“You know how it is; sometimes you just want to have a moment between yourself and a turtle and no one else.”
― Becky Chambers, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

“(Emotion check: Having someone else support your bad decision feels kind of good.)”
― Martha Wells, Platform Decay