" If you’re the first of November, you’re Scorpio. A large reporter of his owne Acts. Prudent of behaviour in owne affairs. A lover of Quarrels and theevery, a promoter of frayes and commotions. As wavery as the wind; neither fearing God or caring for Man.’

‘Better,’ said Lymond coldly, ‘to be stung by a nettle than pricked by a rose. "

― Dorothy Dunnett , Checkmate (The Lymond Chronicles, #6)