War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
Lois McMaster BujoldHonesty is the only way with anyone, when you'll be so close as to be living inside each other's skins.
Lois McMaster BujoldIgnorance is not stupidity, but it might as well be. And I do not like feeling stupid.
Lois McMaster BujoldAim high. You may still miss the target, but at least you won't shoot your foot off.
Lois McMaster Bujold