One foot in front of the other, wasn't that the grownup way of solving problems? Surely he ought to be a grownup at his age. - Lois McMaster Bujold

I could be a virgin again. What a dreadful thought.

“Ah, yes. I recall from your file that you are some sort of theist.” said the Emperor. “I am an atheist, myself. A simple faith, but a great comfort to me, in these last days.”
“Yes, I have often felt the pull of it myself.”

“‘Most men,’” he quoted, “‘are of naught more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into shit.’”
Ivan cocked an eyebrow at him. “Who said that? Your grandfather?”
“Leonardo da Vinci,” Miles returned primly. But was compelled to add, “Grandfather quoted it to me, though.”