543 quotes
Sociopath therapy was invented for people like him. No, no. The last person he wants for a character witness is someone who weeks him.
Brothers in Arms (1989)
She made the best of herself through tidiness and health, not by the unearned gift that’s the blessing and curse of those born beautiful.
The Orphans of Raspay (2019)
Well, if you couldn’t be good, at least you could be discreet.
Memory (1996)
I saw no reason to stop my life for other people’s theories.
The Hallowed Hunt (2005)
The rest of the universe was disappointing at first glance.
Ethan of Athos (1986)
He loathed letting her push his buttons; still, she had a valid point: cover-your-ass was a fundamental rule for survival even of the fittest.
Falling Free (1988)
Alas, she was dealing with management, not the engineers.
Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen (2016)
It didn’t seem wise to assume all had gone as planned.
The Prisoner of Limnos (2017)
If anyone was sane here, he swore it was by accident.
Mirror Dance (1994)
Her eyes were full of new; it made them brighter.
Knife Children (2019)
How small those mountains looked from space!
The Mountains of Mourning (1989)
All sorts of men had the capacity to kill for the convenience of their betters; though usually, the only spell required could be fitted in a clinking purse.
The Hallowed Hunt (2005)
Communication. This lack of word from the outside world might drive even him crazy shortly.
It was as bad as prayer, talking to a god who never talked back.
The Borders of Infinity (1987)
Penric smiled and advanced, feeling dimly that the first thing a man said to his intended’s respected mother probably shouldn’t be Quick, take your clothes off!
The Prisoner of Limnos (2017)
Of all the times to pick for this outbreak of idiocy, this has gotta be the worst possible. It’s got to be deliberate. Nothing this fouled up could be by chance.
Falling Free (1988)
“The trouble with you, Ti,” lectured Leo kindly, “is that you lack teaching experience. If you had, you’d have faith that the most unlikely people can learn the most amazing things.”
Falling Free (1988)
Their excitement was dampened by a genuine concern for their daughter’s safety and personal happiness, though they are certainly as puzzled how this is to be achieved as any other set of parents.
Memory (1996)
I would fight the world for you, but I’m damned if I can figure out how to save you from yourself. Go for it, kid.
Barrayar (1991)
But at least think about it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a human being who needed to get laid worse than you do now.
Brothers in Arms (1989)
GalacTech’s not God, Claire. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your firstborn to it.
Falling Free (1988)