Tim

“Of course the study was commissioned by a self-assembled panel of council members who, if their physiques were any indication, could easily be counted among the most sedentary of the entire crew. No serious objections were raised, though, since those with physically demanding occupations usually didn’t have the energy to exercise regularly anyway, and many of those with less active careers lacked the volition, positioning both parties squarely in the unfamiliar territory of consensus.”
― Christian Cantrell, Equinox

“Yes, Prime Minister,” said MacArthur, “it’s a warship. Sticking out of a mountain, thousands of feet above sea level.” Curtin”
― John Birmingham, Weapons of Choice

“Back off guys,” I said. “Nothing happened. I had way too much to drink and Hopsheer let me crash on her floor last night. That’s all that happened.” “Really?” Tarr asked as he pointed at my neck. “Her rug give you those hickeys?” I”
― Jake Bible, Salvage Merc One

“(his cat he calls her, but she owns him not)”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings