" He’d tried for me twice. Three times, if what you say is true. I decided not to give him a fourth chance.” “Oh.” Penric sank back, signing himself. “I regret… not doing better with him.” “Well, he’s his god’s problem now. Don’t promote your troubles beyond your rank.” “That is actually theologically sound advice. "

― Lois McMaster Bujold , Penric’s Mission (Penric and Desdemona, #3)