Some prices are just too high, no matter how much you may want the prize. The one thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart.

For me, writing is more a process of discovering the book than planning it.

The Imperial Service could win a war without coffee, but would prefer not to have to.

I wanted to give you a victory. But by their essential nature triumphs can’t be given.

What you are is a question only you can answer.

Miles added it to his life's lessons list. Call it Rule 27B. Never make key tactical decisions while having electro-convulsive seizures.

Good soldiers never pass up a chance to eat or sleep. They never know how much they'll be called on to do before the next chance.