Never underestimate the human capacity for wishful thinking and willful blindness,' said Miles. Such as a whole society of people who became so wrapped up in avoiding death, they forgot to be alive?
Lois McMaster BujoldThe principle difference between heaven and hell is the company you keep there.
Lois McMaster BujoldI don't confuse greatness with perfection. To be great anyhow is the higher achievement.
Lois McMaster BujoldThis is important! But you have to stay absolutely cool. I may be completely off-base, and panicking prematurely." "I don't think so. I think you're panicking post-maturely. In fact, if you were panicking any later it would be practically posthumously. I've been panicking for days.
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