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‘There’s people in the realm, Herne,’ says Kay. ‘People suffering. And I reckon they’d suffer even more if we brought Arthur back.’ ‘They’ve only brought it on themselves,’ says Herne. ‘As far as I see it, people could do with a bit of suffering. Remind them to respect the earth they live on. Remind them to fear it!’
Thomas D. Lee • Perilous Times
it had a pharmacy label indicating that it was intended for “PATIENT: HARE,” listing my address and my name as the animal’s “OWNER.” I smiled, since nothing could be further from the truth. The leveret defied ownership, belonging only to itself.
Chloe Dalton • Raising Hare
Life is a battle between the Maker and His creation. Hoel grows expert at the fight.
Richard Powers • The Overstory: A Novel
it may be doubted whether our sympathies are not with the fox rather than with the elephant. We feel that the latter, with all his wisdom and good advice, is somewhat of a bore; whilst the fox, rake and wastrel though he be, has that touch of nature that makes him kin.