They were here to be taught; but that little knowledge that is such a dangerous thing tempted them too swiftly forward beyond their depth, so that now--you see them.

They seek to get rid of material bodies and to satisfy themselves that death is a delusion.

You revolt at the sight of these self-tortured fools; yet I tell you that, should you commit the same offense, you would behave as they, even as the moth that goes too near the flame.

Take care lest curiosity overwhelm you." "All right, lead along," King answered rather testily.

"I've seen worse than this a hundred times.