Escapist literature gets a bad rap. But I think escape is important for a lot of people in a lot of places.
Lois McMaster BujoldSome men just aren't cut out for paternity. Better they should realize it before and not after they become responsible for a son.
Lois McMaster BujoldMy dinner party,' Miles grated. 'It's just breaking up.' And sinking. All souls feared lost.
Lois McMaster BujoldI need words that mean more than they mean, words not just with height and width, but depth and weight and, and other dimensions that I cannot even name.
Lois McMaster BujoldMiles exhaled carefully, faint with rage and reminded grief. He does not know, he told himself. He cannot know... "Ivan, one of these days somebody is going to pull out a weapon and plug you, and you're going to die in bewilderment, crying, "What did I say? What did I say?" "What did I say?" asked Ivan indignantly.
Lois McMaster Bujold