Personally," Scorpio said, "I think it's time to stop thinking chivalry and start thinking artillery. - Alastair Reynolds

Loosen up. I need reverence like I need a skateboard.

The question is: do you trust me?" "Sometimes." Bella smiled. "That's exactly the right attitude: trust your leaders, but be careful not to trust them too much.

You’ve been good to me, Inigo. But I really am like the weather. You can admire me, even love me, in your way, but I can’t love you back. To me you’re like a photograph. I can see right through you, examine you from all angles. You amuse me. But you don’t have enough depth ever to fascinate me.