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Circle of Origins Quotes
This is a series of quotes from the ancient wise crystal mushroom people, The Circle of Origin, in the fantasy novel I am writing. These aren't so much unsent messages as unreceived.
“A Frenite’s shape is often determined by the incongruous edge between the human desire for self determination- individual freedom of choice -and the collective awareness of interdependence of all other living things on the planet.” Dendra
“Ethical reclamation is ridiculous and necessary, just as the heart asking permission before pumping the blood cells through the body would be ridiculous but necessary if the blood cells were trying with all their might to swim in the opposite direction, like humans have done for millenia.” Geo
“Fire does not persuade. It ravages, renders, and restores. It is the final guarantee when persuasion fails.” Pyri
“Fire does not dominate. It cooperates with life’s instinct for growth, igniting change, fueling movement.” Pyri
“Domination is a temporary illusion. The balance of shared power will eventually restore itself. It is inevitable.” Obsin
“Collective survival will outlast and outsmart even the most stubborn self destructive individualistic impulses. The Earth is bigger than us all.” Flouri
“The song of life cannot be ignored, silenced, or corrupted without consequence. Don’t be surprised when the price of these transgressions comes due.” Lapus
“Creatures of the deep waters sing and swim in the currents of Earth’s blood. Who sings in your veins?” Moon
“When you remember that nothing belongs to you, not even the solidness of your body, you can let others carry what is heavy for a while and fly.” Angeli
“Light does not need to be seen by eyes to exist. It will speed through the emptiest darkness with glee.” Seleni
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