“I can’t feel too sorry for them. Every gift has to run out someday. Anyone but a child knows that.” — J.Z. Colby Children Copy Share Image
“The world has many places that can make us uncomfortable. Calling them evil, or any other bad name, doesn’t make them go… — J.Z. Colby Evil Copy Share Image
“I don't think Tera is capable of working with you by her own choice, no matter how much grass you pull for… — J.Z. Colby Animals Copy Share Image
“The universe has no place for creatures who foul their nest and then set out on a journey they cannot survive.” — J.Z. Colby Nebador Copy Share Image
“The universe is so arranged that the power to destroy the climate or the ecosystem of your home planet only comes when… — J.Z. Colby Climate Copy Share Image
“I'm just a girl trying to learn where to put my feet ... and where not to.” — J.Z. Colby Learning Copy Share Image
“I think you will like your life in the Transport Service, but it'll be far from normal. Being a slave ... or… — J.Z. Colby Life Copy Share Image
“We only refer to sapient creatures as civilized when their society is willingly self-correcting. That means that any problem or imbalance that… — J.Z. Colby Civilization Copy Share Image
“No, this isn't right. I don't think the people doing it know or care about right and wrong. This is all some… — J.Z. Colby Ethics Copy Share Image
“On a ship, knowing when to be silent is just as important as knowing when to speak.” — J.Z. Colby Communication Copy Share Image
“If you can’t see the feelings in a donkey, a ship, or a delicate tool, then it’s just as easy to not… — J.Z. Colby Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“Personal power is the ability to stand on your own two feet with a smile on your face in the middle of… — J.Z. Colby Personal power Copy Share Image
“There are a million things out there that can kill you, and about half of them are invisible. If you’re going to… — J.Z. Colby Dangers Copy Share Image
“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 Nebador Copy Share Image
“It is not the purpose of the universe to get things done as quickly and efficiently as possible. That's a mortal preoccupation,… — J.Z. Colby Efficiency Copy Share Image
“I come from a place where everyone has great power, by your standards, and they steadfastly refuse to use it for self-aggrandizement… — J.Z. Colby Adventure Copy Share Image
“One thing I can guarantee, is that the world will never change itself because of our weaknesses. In fact, it has ways… — J.Z. Colby Adventure Copy Share Image
“If there were some adventurous young people who were so smart they wouldn't like the strict policies of the religious orders, couldn't… — J.Z. Colby Slaves Copy Share Image
“No, I will finish what I started, here, at Glimpa’s Arch. The act belongs to me, the consequence, pleasing or not, belongs… — J.Z. Colby Actions Copy Share Image
“I think I see your point. It wouldn't be fair for me to judge your answers without having had a life experience… — J.Z. Colby Judgment Copy Share Image
