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“...sometimes we see things in animals that aren't really there. It's called transference, if that makes any sense. ...I think there are a lot of people who say they do things for animals when they're really doing it for themselves. They see things in animals that might not really be there. I think sometimes that hurts the animals in the end, and it hurts other people, too. ...There are people on both sides of the issue who think animals are more valuable than people are...”

“Here is a story that’s stranger than strange. Before we begin you may want to arrange: a blanket, a cushion, a comfortable seat, and maybe some cocoa and something to eat. I’ll warn you, of course, before we commence, my story is eerie and full of suspense, brimming with danger and narrow escapes, and creatures of many remarkable shapes. Dragons and ogres and gorgons and more, and creatures you’ve not even heard of before. And faraway places? There’s plenty of those! (And menacing villains to tingle your toes.) So ready your mettle and steady your heart. It’s time for my story’s mysterious start...”

“Think what you thought you knew, hindsight. Now as much as you think you know, you realize you don't, insight. Take heed to what you're abut to learn. Foresight seen through the third eye, wide open to the light, the real lies are exposed then you realize you can see with your real eyes.”

“If I am unwilling to step up and look beyond the stunted reach of my own agendas, if I am unwilling embrace the truth even though it may run frustratingly contrary to my most innate desires, if I am unwilling to respect my fellowman even though our disagreements may be irritatingly vast...if I am so lifelessly entrenched in the bane of my own immaturity that I am ignorantly unwilling to do these things and rather choose to play the fool dressed in the garb of wisdom and other such assorted notions, 'common sense' will always be a phrase but never a standard.”