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He begins by supposing what he calls a “state of nature,” antecedent to all human government. In this state there is a “law of nature,” but the law of nature consists of divine commands, and is not imposed by any human legislator.
Bertrand Russell • History of Western Philosophy
Every one imagines that fear and anger, violence and desire, rage laced with the surprise capacity to forgive—character—is all that matters in the end.
Richard Powers • The Overstory: A Novel
like to toy with human thought like boys toy with beetles.
Richard Powers • The Overstory: A Novel
comely,
Neal Stephenson • Seveneves: A Novel
the faith of a man who has considered the very real possibility that chaos and bloodshed are simply all there is.
Shai Held • Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life
harmony,’