433. There are some depths to which you should not sink. There have to to be some things below you. Even if it is only mudworms.

“They did the job they didn’t have to do, and they died doing it, and you can’t give them anything. Do you understand? They fought for those who’d been abandoned, they fought for one another, and they were betrayed. Men like them always are. What good would a statue be? It’d just inspire new fools to believe they’re going to be heroes. They wouldn’t want that. Just let them be. Forever.”

427. Dark sarcasm ought to be taught in schools.

311. Don’t put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That’s why they’re called revolutions. People die, and nothing changes (suggested by Le Anon).

297. The people in charge aren’t in charge. Governments are not staffed with people who have a grip. Plans are what people make instead of thinking.