"In all discussions of Nature, we must try to remember
the difference of scale,
and in particular the differences of time-span. We are apt to take modes
of observable functioning in our bodies as setting an absolute scale. But
as a a matter of fact, it's extremely rash to extend conclusions derived
from observation far beyond the scale of magnitude to which the obervation
was confirmed. For example, the apparent absence of change within a second
of time tells nothing as to the change within a thousand years. We could
extend this progression indefinately. (John Gardner, Grendel, pg 68)
No this isn't some depressing thing or whatever maybe thought it is the truth and the foundation of a discusion between the Dragon and Grendel about life READ IT, its cool but if you don't understande whats here you definatly not going to understand the rest. But damnit if someone would of just gave Grendel a fucking hug this wouldn't be a problem. f
"Because you make things of this world your goal which are diminished as each shares in them
Envy pumps hard the bellows for your sighs
But if your love were for the lofty sphere your cravings would aspire for the heights
and fear of lose would not oppress you"-Purgatorio