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Identity Quotes
"I asked you what your name was."
The stranger moved his head and stared at the white wall streaked with shafts of morning light. Then he turned back, his blue eyes leveled at the doctor. "I don't...
Justice and Judgment Quotes
"I honestly believed I could prevent any serious assault on you. But I can't protect you when you've done the damage.""It was provoked.""To the extent it was inflicted? A broken wrist and laceratio...
Lies and Deceit Quotes
Change the color of your hair, you change the face. Yes, there are traces of discoloration, brittleness, dye. Wear glasses and a mustache, you're a different man. I'd guess you were in your middle...
Love Quotes
You saved my life," she continued in that hollow tone, the words floating in the air. "You came for me. You came back for me, and saved…my…life." (9.35)
Memory and the Past Quotes
"You're a decent man""I think you are too…As I've known you. But then I didn't know you before. So I can't vouch for that man. I wish I could, but there's no way I can." (2.131-132)
Mortality and Death Quotes
"Look!" cried the crewman. "Look at his eyes."
"What about them?" asked the brother.
"A moment ago they were gray—as grey as steel cables. Now they're blue!"
"The sun's brighter," said the skippe...
Strength and Skill Quotes
"Because you've injured three men who will lose at least a month's wages between them. And something else that's infinitely more important.""What's that?""The insult. An off-islander proved himself...
Women and Femininity Quotes
She had become an enemy, a threat; he could kill her if he had to, kill her without emotion because it was the practical thing to do."Say something!" she whispered. Her body went into a brief spasm...