Dragon on a Pedestal Quotes

“But the text recorded it as ‘Hell, you’re in my hand’—an H instead of a W.” Irene grimaced. “You mean everyone who sees that text will believe my husband swore at his sword?” “I’m afraid so,” Chem said apologetically.”
― Piers Anthony, Dragon on a Pedestal

“Oh, yeah?” Grundy cut in. “I happen to know that someone leaked copies of several of those texts to Mundania, including that one, so a whole bunch of people must have seen it!”
― Piers Anthony, Dragon on a Pedestal

“And the worst of it was, Irene could not claim with any certainty that this savage retribution was wrong. She had always thought other people would and should suffer for their callousness, but had never realized that she was as guilty as they and deserved similar treatment.”
― Piers Anthony, Dragon on a Pedestal

“Not any more. Not according to Glory Goblin or Brontes the Cyclops. Imbri merely confirms that Hugo has perfected his talent, and is now a good deal smarter and handsomer than before. A woman has to be responsible.”
― Piers Anthony, Dragon on a Pedestal