There is a sad disconnectedness that overcomes a library when its owner is gone.

Experience suggests it doesn't matter so much how you got here, as what you do after you arrive.

The world is made by the people who show up for the job.

Yes," Vorkosigan agreed, "I could take over the universe with this army if I could ever get all their weapons pointed in the same direction.

Never argue with a pedant over nomenclature. It wastes your time and annoys the pedant.

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.

Bleeding ulcers run in my family, we give them to each other.