Futility Is The Defining Characteristic Of Life.

"are You A Storyteller, Thomas Covenant?" Absently He Replied, "i Was, Once." "and You Gave It Up? Ah, That Is As Sad A Tale In Three Words As Any You Might Have Told Me. But A Life Without A Tale Is Like A Sea Without Salt. How Do You Live?" "i Live." "another?" Foamfollower Returned. "in Two Words, A Story Sadder Than The First. Say No More - With One Word You Will Make Me Weep."

"and You Require No Answers", Foamfollower Was Laughing In His Gladness, "you Are Sufficient To Every Question".

Joy Is In The Ears That Hear.

One Word More, A Final Caution: Do Not Forget Whom To Fear At The Last. I Have Had To Be Content With Killing And Torment; But Now My Plans Are Laid, And I Have Begun. I Shall Not Rest Until I Have Eradicated Hope From The Earth. Think On That, And Be Dismayed!

There Is No Life Which Does Not Possess Its Own Importance, No Life Which May Not Be Touched By Greatness At Any Time -- Yes, Be Touched By Greatness And Have A Hand In It. (from The Mirror Of Her Dreams)