“I don’t think these fanatics understand about the cycle of lives. Their haste, their destructive energy, their whole attitude, remind me of a gambler who wagers everything on one throw of a coin. It’s my impression that they think we only have this one life.”

“I tell you, this one isn’t a game. I’ve been underestimating Hantor. We’ll go on letting the others believe that we’re confident, and that it’s all a bit of a laugh, but you and I are going to have to take this business very seriously.”