“If there were some adventurous young people who were so smart they wouldn't like the strict policies of the religious orders, couldn't stand the narrow structure of the guilds, refused to be hidden away in the back of a shop,… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share Image
“I can’t feel too sorry for them. Every gift has to run out someday. Anyone but a child knows that.” — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“The world has many places that can make us uncomfortable. Calling them evil, or any other bad name, doesn’t make them go away.” — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“I don't think Tera is capable of working with you by her own choice, no matter how much grass you pull for her, no… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“The universe has no place for creatures who foul their nest and then set out on a journey they cannot survive.” — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“The universe is so arranged that the power to destroy the climate or the ecosystem of your home planet only comes when you also… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“I think you will like your life in the Transport Service, but it'll be far from normal. Being a slave ... or a goatherd's… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“We only refer to sapient creatures as civilized when their society is willingly self-correcting. That means that any problem or imbalance that arises is… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“No, this isn't right. I don't think the people doing it know or care about right and wrong. This is all some kind of… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“On a ship, knowing when to be silent is just as important as knowing when to speak.” — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“If you can’t see the feelings in a donkey, a ship, or a delicate tool, then it’s just as easy to not see them… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“Personal power is the ability to stand on your own two feet with a smile on your face in the middle of a universe… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“There are a million things out there that can kill you, and about half of them are invisible. If you’re going to stick your… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“The sea is very beautiful and gives us many things, but it must be understood and respected, or it will slap you ...” — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
“It is not the purpose of the universe to get things done as quickly and efficiently as possible. That's a mortal preoccupation, especially strong… — J.Z. Colby Copy Share
