Quotes About Impact

But words are all we have, their essence the only passage into our centers, the only way we can make people feel what we feel

This was what happened. Abused boys became dangerous men. Those around them with a self-preservation instinct—even the people who loved them—started to move away.

Mako show. Not always, but definitely during the workday. He'd bluster in, full of big ideas, or complaints, or ranting about this or that. He'd take up all her energy, without even meaning to.

Lord, What a terrible shame. You're so attractive!' I know, I want to tell her. It should have happened to someone really ugly. And then it wouldn't have mattered.

It's a funny thing about names, how they become a part of someone.

still clutched Ellen's necklace. She looked down, and saw that she had imprinted

History does not so much repeat as echo, I suppose.

Everybody has it wrong way round. Parents don't make children--children make parents. They shape our behavior from the first wail. Mold us into what they need. It can be a pretty rough process, too

Our children change us . . . whether they live or not.

like swatting flies with a laser cannon. The aim's a bit tricky, but it sure takes care of the flies.

Modern warfare wasn't supposed to have this much blood in it. The weapons were supposed to cook everyone neatly, like eggs in their shells. (Mark Vorkosigan's first experience with warfare, on seeing Miles Vorkosigan splattered before him)

A price is something you get. A cost is something you lose.

Heroes. They sprang up around him like weeds. A carrier, he was seemingly unable to catch the disease he spread.

I expect you'll be wading for the rest of your life," Illyan answered seriously. "But every Komarran who follows you will have less crap to deal with, because of you.

Achievement is devastating, or at least disorienting, and they don't warn you in advance. It's the sudden change of momentum and direction, I think.

Everybody has it wrong way round. Parents don't make children—children make parents. They shape our behavior from the first wail. Mold us into what they need. It can be a pretty rough process, too.

It's easy for the central authorities to make the rules, but these people have to live every minute of the consequences.

Way I figure, once a drop is enough to kill you, any more you add makes no difference." "A reasonable argument." No it's not, it's insane!

Men whose mistakes could kill more people, faster; but still, just men.

So… so you went through all this effort, perpetrated all this pointless cruelty, just to make yourself feel better?" A wordless snarl. Pen's voice went dry; he couldn't help it. "Is it working?

WHEN YOU FALL IN LOVE, You change the world. You change everything Sun, moon, galaxies are created, Your genes are mutated, WHEN YOU FALL IN LOVE.

You touch everyone, Emily. You touch a father's heart. A stranger's loyalty, and the soul I never knew I had. You touch it, and you remind us of all the innocence we've lost in the world. - Kell Krieger

It can happen like that. It can build slowly. It can come like a gentle rainfall, or it can slam into you like a tsunami. You are my tsunami, love.

I don't need you to make allowances for anything. Damn her pride. If you can stand to pay for it, then I can wear it. His brow arched. Don't let your mouth write checks your body can't cash, sweetheart. Because trust me, I know exactly how to dress a woman for prime impact.