"Now I'm going to make you angry again." "Really?" I asked, drily. "Aren't you getting tired of that?" - Ann Leckie

People often think they would have made the noblest choice, but when they find themselves actually in such a situation, they discover matters aren’t quite so simple.

Her respectful tone sounded almost sincere.

You don’t like me saying that, but here’s the truth: luxury always comes at someone else’s expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is that one generally doesn’t have to see that, if one doesn’t wish. You’re free to enjoy its benefits without troubling your conscience.