Quote by Philip Pullman

Both the Oblation Board and the Specters of Indifference are bewitched by this truth about human beings: that innocence is different from experience. The Oblation Board fears and hates Dust, and the Specters feast on it, but it's Dust both of them are obsessed by.

Both the Oblation Board and the Specters of Indifference are

Summary

This quote suggests that both the Oblation Board and the Specters of Indifference are intrigued by the concept that innocence and experience are distinct from one another. While the Oblation Board views Dust with fear and animosity, and the Specters derive pleasure from it, both factions are ultimately fixated on Dust. This implies that despite their differing perspectives, both groups recognize the significance of Dust and its role in the human experience. The quote highlights how this common fascination with Dust binds them together, albeit through differing reactions and motivations.

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By Philip Pullman

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