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"If science teaches us anything, it teaches us to accept our failures, as well as our successes, with quiet dignity and grace."
Failure.
You've never failed in your life. Failing is not something that you're capable. You're a survivor. You feed off the success and favor that is due you.
[caprica . defense mainframe . twelve colonies]
You survive, dignity intact if somewhat broken. You know how to talk, and to whom. What to say, and when.
[to yourself . to her . to no one at all]
The scientist in you resumes your work. Whatever they need is what you will provide, even if it's just in name. If they ask, you will show smiles and graciousness.
[complaints . moaning . whining]
You rise to the top, to take your place among them. It's where you deserve to be. Your fall is not from without, but from within, for while you strive to be what you should, you cannot be better than what you are.
[coward . compliant . less]
They hold it against you. You knew they would, it's why you left. You wanted to be more, but in the end you could not rise above. You had to settle for acquittal of your sins.
[not guilty . is not . innocent]
You want to be innocent. You want to be like a child who comes unto God. You strive for just that and it comes, the simple acts of piety. The true belief eludes-
[can you feel God's presence?]
- even you. The dignity. The grace. The scientist is too far gone.
Gaius Baltar
239 Words
Battlestar Galactica
Failure.
You've never failed in your life. Failing is not something that you're capable. You're a survivor. You feed off the success and favor that is due you.
[caprica . defense mainframe . twelve colonies]
You survive, dignity intact if somewhat broken. You know how to talk, and to whom. What to say, and when.
[to yourself . to her . to no one at all]
The scientist in you resumes your work. Whatever they need is what you will provide, even if it's just in name. If they ask, you will show smiles and graciousness.
[complaints . moaning . whining]
You rise to the top, to take your place among them. It's where you deserve to be. Your fall is not from without, but from within, for while you strive to be what you should, you cannot be better than what you are.
[coward . compliant . less]
They hold it against you. You knew they would, it's why you left. You wanted to be more, but in the end you could not rise above. You had to settle for acquittal of your sins.
[not guilty . is not . innocent]
You want to be innocent. You want to be like a child who comes unto God. You strive for just that and it comes, the simple acts of piety. The true belief eludes-
[can you feel God's presence?]
- even you. The dignity. The grace. The scientist is too far gone.
Gaius Baltar
239 Words
Battlestar Galactica
