Whether you function as welders or inspectors, the laws of physics are implacable lie-detectors. You may fool men. You will never fool the metal.
Lois McMaster BujoldUtterly bleak and black is not the sum of realism. All the other colors are real, too.
Lois McMaster BujoldWhen the time comes to leap in faith whether you have your eyes open or closed or scream all the way down or not makes no practical difference.
Lois McMaster Bujold