The Adventure of the Demonic Ox Quotes

“So be alert for, hm, unwarranted fear or rage,” said Papa, falling into mentorly cadences, though breathier than usual; Kittio took this in with a betraying little side glance at his dog. “Take control of them at once. Any urges to, say, eat grass or fly into a tree you’ll probably be able to sort out yourself.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox

“I don’t think it’s called borrowing if you don’t give it back, Pen objected. Very mildly.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox

“Seems like cheating,” said Rina. “We won’t survive long in the world by scorning our advantages.” That, Otta realized, had been from Des,”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox