A Space Oddessey 2061 Book 3 Chapter 59: Trinity PART VIII: THE KINGDOM OF SULPHUR

A Space Oddessey 2061 Book 3 Chapter 59: Trinity PART VIII: THE KINGDOM OF SULPHUR

That was well done. Now they will not be tempted to return.' 'I am learning many things; but I still feel sad that my old life is slipping away.' 'That too will pass; I also returned to Earth, to see those I once loved. Now I know that there are things that are greater than love.' 'What can they be?' 'Compassion is one. Justice. Truth. And there are others.' 'That is not difficult for me to accept. I was a very old man, for one of my species. The passions of my youth had long since faded. What will happen to - to the real Heywood Floyd?' 'You are both equally real. But he will soon die, never knowing that he has become immortal.' 'A paradox - but I understand. If that emotion survives, perhaps one day I may be grateful. Should I thank you - or the Monolith? The David Bowman I met a lifetime ago did not possess these powers.' 'He did not; much has happened in that time. Hal and I have learned many things.' 'Hal! Is he here?…