Quotes from The Temporal Void

Peter F. Hamilton ·  746 pages

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“Think of it as an eight-dimensional onion.’ Justine straightened her back and gave her father an exasperated look. ‘Thanks, Dad. That’s helpful. I always think in those terms, it really helps a lot.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“Would being completely alone in a universe bring a sensation of closing limitations or infinitely expanding horizons with associated loneliness?”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“The human race, for all our facets and our institutional stupidity, is something I believe in. I admire our diversity, our stubbornness. The dynamic of conflict is one of our greatest traits.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“The Silverbird was tracking the Raiel’s gas giant-sized DF spheres as they continued their flight across the star system. Gravity waves spilled out from them with astonishing force, distorting the orbits within the main asteroid rings. A couple of small moons caught in the backwash had also changed inclination. All nine of the DFs were heading in towards the small orange star which Centurion Station’s never-named planet was in orbit around. As the ship watched, the photosphere started to dim.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“Out of twinkling stardust all came, into dark matter all will fall. Death mocks us as we laugh defiance at entropy, yet ignorance birthed mortals sail forth upon time’s cruel sea.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void



“Yet, in the end, entropy will always emerge victorious, snuffing out the very last glimmer of heat and light. After that there is only darkness. When that state is reached even eternity will cease to exist, for one moment will be like every other and nothingness will claim the universe.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“Time travel is pure bullshit, impossible; nobody can defeat causality or entropy.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“You think that isn't you? You believe you are noble and kind? Do you know how the dominance works?”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“The game is changing' .. :The game is the same, the stakes are rising.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“The point is, the Grand Families see how much support you have, and they know you want to instigate change. Change for them, a return to more democratic rule, the introduction of accountability, will diminish their power, and Lady help them, their wealth, too. That's what the city's entire political structure is geared around: preserving and expanding their estates. If you wipe out the gangs, you'll go after them next, and the way they've distorted and abused Rah's constitution. That's inevitable.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void



“They know what we're planning, and we know what they're planning. But they don't know we know.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


“It's always quicker and easier to tear things down than it is to build them back up again.”
― Peter F. Hamilton, quote from The Temporal Void


About the author

Peter F. Hamilton
Born place: in Rutland, England, The United Kingdom
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