“Consider the stars. Among them are no passions, no wars. They know neither love nor hatred. Did man but emulate the stars, would not his soul become clear and radiant as they are? But man's spirit draws him like a moth to the ephemera of this world, and in their heat he is consumed entire.”
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Sarah Monette
Sarah Monette is an American contemporary novelist known for her works in fantasy and science fiction. Her novels often explore themes of gender, identity, and power, and are highly appreciated by readers. more
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