Thorns of Immortality
by Patryk Rebisz


Part I (short excerpts) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

6. Sleepless Night Before The Take Off
"He was supposed to be humanity's representative to the Others, but it was difficult to bear the chest proud when humanity didn't hold itself to any standards. The soundness of any idea wasn't considered anymore, it was its appeal to the largest number of people subscribing to the concept that gave it its validity."

"The moment Biblical Adam saw himself as different from animals, he drove a wedge between intellect and nature."

"A motivating factor to give up this life was to get away - go on a journey to the distant Planet and with that accomplishment permanently separate self from the mortals."

"If not for the concept of humanity, he wouldn't so readily sacrifice his life. He needed to believe in people - that deep down they are worthy beings, to love them for his sacrifice to make sense."