“The visitor shrugged. "Like euthanasia? I'm sorry, Father, I feel that the laws of a society are what make something a crime or not a crime. I'm aware that you don't agree. And there can be bad laws, ill conceived, true. But in this case, I think we have a good law. If I thought I had such a thing as a soul, and that there was an angry God in Heaven, I might agree with you.”
Quote by Walter M. Miller Jr.
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A Canticle For Leibowitz
A Canticle For Leibowitz is a speculative fiction novel that explores themes of survival, faith, and the quest for knowledge in a world that has been ravaged by nuclear war. The narrative is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different era of the abbey's existence. The novel is known for its philosophical depth and its portrayal of the human spirit in the face of adversity. more
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