The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business.
Lois McMaster BujoldPeople give themselves to you, in their talking, and in other ways, if you are quiet and patient and let them, and not in such a damned rush to give yourself to them you go bat-blind and deaf.
Lois McMaster BujoldGood 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.
Lois McMaster Bujold