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1 " You're worse than evil. You're inefficient. "
― Lois McMaster Bujold , Penric’s Mission (Penric and Desdemona, #3)
2 " Well, he’s his god’s problem now. Don’t promote your troubles beyond your rank.” “That is actually theologically sound advice. "
3 " Don’t promote your troubles beyond your rank. "
4 " 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. "
5 " To use the machineries of justice to commit injustice is the deepest offense to the Father of Winter.” He "
6 " What did it say that Nikys had better luck getting a straight answer from a chaos demon than a man? Nothing new, more’s the pity. "
7 " I’m frightened all the time, yet I can’t wish myself elsewhere. "
8 " No, keep looking! Des demanded. For all the stares you’ve been sneaking at his sister’s ample backside, you can give us this. He’s not going to object. They "
9 " No, keep looking! Des demanded. For all the stares you’ve been sneaking at his sister’s ample backside, you can give us this. He’s not going to object. "
10 " You’re worse than evil. You’re inefficient. "
11 " A woman with experience keeping fool men alive might do the trick.” “Des!” He convulsed to a sitting position. “What, you’re the one who’s been mooning after her hips for the past fortnight. So do something about it. "
12 " Des said reluctantly at last, Pray to your god. He’s the only other one in here besides us. Pen "