The whole idea of civilization as an understandable narrative is a bit nuts. It's the most problematic of delusions. — Carey Mercer Copy Share Image
Several years ago, when I was about to start a novel, I thought I might get some mileage out of the idea… — Octavia E. Butler Copy Share Image
Perhaps civilization will never be safe until we care for something else more than we care for it. The hypothesis has certain… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
My idea of our civilization is that it is a shoddy, poor thing and full of cruelties, vanities, arrogances, meannesses and hypocrisies. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
