“The universe speaks in the language of metaphor most familiar to you. Woe be it unto ye if that is the language of machines and evaluations, for in that specific case, the vessel is incapable of conveying the elixir, and what would be blessing, becomes curse. The plants and living places, the animals — the waters and the skies — these are the vessels that are alike with you, and their natures are truly proper to your awakening, your enlightenment, and even your delusions.”

— an anonymous informant