The stylus takes no ink, but it still leaves a mark on the page. It scares me that even words I didn't mean to write stay behind.

• Old AnselmIf you understand that, you've already learned half of it.
  Novice Sister ClaraThen when do I learn the other half, Grandfather?
• Sister DorotheaChild, a stylus exists to leave a mark. You can't write it if you're afraid of it.