And, predictably, he has taken every such gesture as a sign of weakness. You can't reach an accommodation with a man like this; you have to fight him. Eros Descending (1985)
“That's a very small comfort, to me or to him,” said Christina bitterly.“I’m a scientist,” answered Robert apologetically. “I’m better at analyzing problems than finding comforting things to say about them.” Eros Descending (1985)
“Christina, you shouldn't say that about your brother,” said Gold. “He happens to be the most righteous man I've ever been privileged to know.”“That's just the kind of man who will commit any crime without compunction if he's convinced he's right,” said Christina. Eros Descending (1985)