“I’m afraid of power…” Gregor’s voice went low, contemplati… - Lois McMaster Bujold

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“I’m afraid of power…” Gregor’s voice went low, contemplative.
“You aren’t afraid of power, you’re afraid of hurting people. If you wield that power,” Miles deduced suddenly.
“Huh. Close guess.”
“Not dead-on?”
“I’m afraid I might enjoy it. The hurting.”

Lois McMaster Bujold

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Lois McMaster Bujold (born 2 November 1949, Columbus, Ohio) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy works, most noted for the works in her Vorkosigan Saga.

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