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I cannot help but think that anyone who wants power for those reasons really is not the person I want to have it.
Spheres of Influence (2013)
It almost sounds romantic, in a facing-execution-together sort of way.
Spheres of Influence (2013)
Hmph. Just remembered that violence is the last refuge of the incompetent—
Yeah, Duquesne interrupted with a grin, because the competent resort to violence MUCH sooner, before it’s too late!
Spheres of Influence (2013)
When people can have pretty much whatever they want for the asking, and when privacy and security can be assured by the same technologies...well, pretty soon no one needs a government for much.
Spheres of Influence (2013)
“Although I cannot pretend it is merely a social visit.”
“Of course—and in truth, I would be disappointed if it were! You have so much to learn, as do we, and to waste that time merely on formalities?”
Spheres of Influence (2013)
“Though I hope we get out more, the Arena looks fascinating and all this talk-talk-talk is making me itchy, and no one’s tried to kill the captain yet!”
Orphan gave a subdued buzz-chuckle. “One would almost think you want her to be attacked.”
“Well, of course! What use being a bodyguard if you never actually get to do any WORK?”
Spheres of Influence (2013)