On this occasion, despite the wind and sparkling stars, they looked just like huge chunks of stone, pathetically chiseled by desperate folk to resemble stern gods. People did bizarre things when they were afraid...as most men and women had been for nearly all the time since the species evolved. (David Brin)

On this occasion, despite the wind and sparkling stars, they looked just like huge chunks of stone, pathetically chiseled by desperate folk to resemble stern gods. People did bizarre things when they were afraid...as most men and women had been for nearly all the time since the species evolved.

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In a piece of my mind the world can't erase I remember the time and the look on your face And I will 'till the wind blows the stars from the sky 'cause the road never ends and the soul never dies Be who you are just as long as you can Know in your heart I'm still your man Headin for home starlight and stone..

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