“If the gods saw people’s souls but not their bodies, in mirror to the way people saw bodies but not souls, it might explain why the gods were so careless of such things as appearance, or other bodily functions. Such as pain? Was pain an illusion, from the gods’ point of view? Perhaps heaven was not a place, but merely an angle of view, a vantage, a perspective.”
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Lois McMaster Bujold, born on November 2, 1949, is an American science fiction author known for her profound philosophical insights, complex character development, and unique narrative style. Her most famous work is the 'Vorkosigan Saga', a series that has won multiple science fiction literary awards. more
“This place can’t be heaven. It doesn’t have the right vibe.”
“You are from heaven, live well to return to the holy land, when life is over.”
“Heaven asks nothing. It is hell that makes extravagant demands for sacrifice.”
“Prayer is the only way to bring the blessings of heaven upon the earth.”