"At the earliest drawings of the fractal curve, few clues to the underlying mathematical structure will be seen."

"With subsequent drawings of the fractal curve, sudden changes may appear."

"Details emerge more clearly as the fractal curve is re-drawn."

"Inevitably, underlying instabilities begin to appear."

"Flaws in the system will now become more severe."

"System Recovery may prove impossible."

"Increasingly, the mathematics will demand the courage to face its implications."

"I believe my life has value, and I don't want to waste it thinking about clothing. I don't want to think about what I…"

"There is a problem with that island. It is an accident waiting to happen."

"The reason I ask," Malcolm said, "is that I'm told large predators such as lions and tigers are not born man-eaters. …"