“And you are punished for the rebellion of Men, you say, in which you had a small part, and so it is that you die. But that was not at first appointed for a punishment. Thus, you escape, and leave the world, and are not bound by it, in Hope or in weariness. Which one of us, therefore, should envy the others?”
And the Numenoreans answered: “Why should we not envy the Valar or even the least of the Deathless? For of us is required blind trust, and a hope without assurance, knowing not what lies before us in a little while. And yet we also love the earth and would not lose it. – The Silmarillion ~ JRR Tolkien
Love the animals God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled. Don’t trouble it, don’t harass them, don’t deprive them of their happiness. Don’t work against God’s intent. – Watership Down ~ Richard Adams
Human beings say, “It never rains but it pours.” This is not very apt, for it frequently does rain without pouring. The rabbits’ proverb is better expressed. They say “One cloud feels lonely” and indeed it is true that the appearance of a single cloud often means that the sky will soon be overcast. –Watership Down ~ Richard Adams
One doesn’t generally look into mirrors when one is especially angry; one has better things to do, like pace the floor or throw things. – The Blue Sword ~ Robin McKinley
