Forward momentum only worked as a strategy if one had correctly identified which way was forward.

A true Vor, Miles told himself severely, does not bury his face in his liegewoman's breasts and cry--even if he is at a convenient height for it.

Escapist literature gets a bad rap. But I think escape is important for a lot of people in a lot of places.

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.

I don't want power. I just object to idiots having power over me.

Hi, I'm a hero, but I can't tell you why. It's classified.

When 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.