Kage Baker - Edward Quotes

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Edward raises the pointer and places its tip against Alec's forehead. What's the use of having a library in there if you won't open the books, boy? What's the good of augmented intelligence if you won't use it?

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Consigned to everlasting fire, said Nicholas in a faint voice. He had gone white as chalk.
No, you medieval imbecile! Edward clenched his fists. You still have no grasp of the truth, have you? Leave your angels and devils in the trash of history, where they belong.

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And when there is peace at last, and when men are no longer distracted by the ravages of war and crime, then the real work begins. Mankind has grasped at science and invention to improve his lot; when he truly understands that he can wield those tools to improve himself, he will lay the cornerstone of the earthly paradise, Edward said. What might not science achieve, in a world where a nation's resources weren't continually drained by strife?

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He caught his breath, absorbing the impact of the scientific discoveries, the advances in scholarship, the inevitable dwindling into insignificance of issues that had mattered more than his life. He closed his eyes, turned his face away, but he couldn't stop his understanding.
You see? said Edward. They're all happy pagans nowadays. When they take the trouble to worship at all. Enlightenment swept most of that nonsense away, and good riddance!

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I will say this once. Edward turned to the others. I'm in command on this mission. Do not, at any time, attempt to wrest control from me. If what you see dismays you, avert your eyes.

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When will you stop this metaphysical nonsense? said Edward wearily. But I suppose you've no other way to look at the matter, born as you were in an age of superstitious piety.

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This is insane, she said. Why would mortals make it so difficult to get two little glasses of white wine?
Human nature, my love. Edward grinned and set his knee against hers under the tablecloth. The desire of a few to dictate morality to the whole. And why do the masses submit willingly? Apathy. Or, perhaps, the opportunity to experience the thrill of the forbidden!

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Edward has a purpose for us. Ruling the world, I assume.
He can't, says Alec, aghast. That's what villains do!

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Edward holds up a hand for silence. If you please, Captain: he's thinking. Let us savor the exquisite rarity of the moment.

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