At least we can put a little sense into life.”
"I don't know whether we do or whether we find what was always there,” he replied. "Nor do I care greatly. To me, the important thing is that the purpose-order, beauty, spirit, whatever you want to call it-does exist. (Poul Anderson)

At least we can put a little sense into life.” "I don't know whether we do or whether we find what was always there,” he replied. "Nor do I care greatly. To me, the important thing is that the purpose-order, beauty, spirit, whatever you want to call it-does exist.

Poul Anderson

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