“Maurice had taught her of the balance between opposites: that when thirsty, people might drink too much, and that when starved of love, they may bestow affection with no discrimination. Look at the child who clings if he doubts his mother's adoration, who feigns illness or pain if it brings his mother's arms about him.”
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“Every life has a mind, but not every life is mindful.”
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“According to game theory, when all are guilty it is more favorable to condemn the innocents.”