Human beings always say they prefer peace, but it takes a saint to talk us into not assaulting our neighbors. Earth Made of Glass (1998)
It's a good idea for diplomats to keep their word in small matters. It makes the later complete betrayals more of a surprise. Earth Made of Glass (1998)
Shan had always said that in any multiple choice about human motivation, the real answer was always "all of the above." Earth Made of Glass (1998)
If you want to learn a culture, you have to learn how to like what it likes, rather than go looking for something that you like. Earth Made of Glass (1998)
There is a saying among those of us who have careers with the Council of Humanity that skiers, cooks, painters, and diplomats must work with what is in front of them. Earth Made of Glass (1998)