The Real One sees only the pattern of what is, where it begins and where it comes to rest. The only prayer IT perceives is action. ... Only actions enter the pattern the Real One sees. What is. What was done. IT perceives neither intentions nor remorse. (Sheri S. Tepper)

The Real One sees only the pattern of what is, where it begins and where it comes to rest. The only prayer IT perceives is action. ... Only actions enter the pattern the Real One sees. What is. What was done. IT perceives neither intentions nor remorse.

Sheri S. Tepper

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