American speculative fiction writer (1949- )
If suspicion was the deadliest possible insult, then trust was always right, even if it was mistaken.
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Komarr
Between justice and genocide there is, in the long run, no middle ground.
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Brothers in Arms
Shooting people to keep them from dying had logical flaws obvious to everyone.
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The Flowers of Vashnoi
Don't underestimate the viciousness of academics when funding is at stake.
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Cryoburn
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.
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Memory
Good 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.
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Barrayer
Pain hurts, sir. I don't court it.
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The Vor Game
The will to be stupid is a very powerful force.
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Brothers in Arms
Some places have religion. Here we have safety drills.
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Ethan of Athos
Is it still a victory if you don't get the credit?
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The Flowers of Vashnoi
Captains may come and captains may go, but the administration goes on forever.
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Shards of Honor
They are the most insidious propagandists ever to cloak self-serving greed with pseudo-patriotism.
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Brothers in Arms
The gods give no gifts without hooks embedded.
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Paladin of Souls
Some saw stars, it seemed, and some saw the spaces between them.
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The Warrior's Apprentice
If you can't win, change the game.
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Memory
If you can't be seven feet tall, be seven feet smart.
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Labyrinth
What you are is a question only you can answer.
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The Warrior's Apprentice
Why shouldn't a madman dream of being sane?
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Shards of Honor
It's never too late while you're breathing.
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The Warrior's Apprentice
I wouldn't be lying. I'd just be editing my report for length.
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Memory