Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)

by Robert Jackson Bennett

“But,” said Gregor, clenching a fist and cracking his knuckles, “I do not like you. I do not like what you do here, Antonin. And I will show you how much I dislike it, using the only language men like you understand.”

“Is justice such an odd thing to desire?” “Justice is a luxury.”

“But that’s what scriving is. Reality doesn’t matter. If you can change something’s mind enough, it’ll believe whatever reality you choose.”