Kelvin

“The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.”
― Fyodor Dostoevsky

“That’s the problem with people, though, isn’t it? They always think that other people are the problem.” Quiet. Angry. “You want to remove the Princeps? The senators? You’ll just become them, sooner or later. If all you’re trying to do is change who’s in control, then you don’t really want to change anything.”
― James Islington, The Will of the Many

“What’s your real name, then?” Teft asked. “You won’t be able to say it.” Teft raised an eyebrow. “Numuhukumakiaki’aialunamor,” Rock said. Teft hesitated, then smiled. “Well, I guess in that case, Rock will do just fine.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“Trying to hang on to what's gone just causes pain. It's better to focus on what we have.”
― Virginia Zimmerman