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Lois McMaster Bujold, born on November 2, 1949, is an American science fiction author known for her profound philosophical insights, complex character development, and unique narrative style. Her most famous work is the 'Vorkosigan Saga', a series that has won multiple science fiction literary awards.

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“From fried witchetty grubs to gold-plated turnips, when you're a writer you never know what's going to appear on your plate next. It keeps a woman alert, it does.”

Knows Doe Next Gold Plates Turnips

Author:Lois McMaster Bujold

“If the truth doesn't save us, what does that say about us?”

Ifs Doe Honesty

Author:Lois McMaster Bujold

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

Doe Repeats Echoes

Book:Cryoburn

Source: Cryoburn

“A true Vor, Miles told himself severely, does not bury his face in his liegewoman's breasts and cry--even if he is at a convenient height for it.”

Ifs Doe Faces Cry Miles Height Breasts Convenient

Book:Young Miles

Source: Young Miles

“Miles exhaled carefully, faint with rage and reminded grief. He does not know, he told himself. He cannot know... "Ivan, one of these days somebody is going to pull out a weapon and plug you, and you're going to die in bewilderment, crying, "What did I say? What did I say?" "What did I say?" asked Ivan indignantly.”

Knows Doe Dies Grief Cry Weapons Rage Miles These Days Plugs Bewilderment

Author:Lois McMaster Bujold

“Adversity does teach who your real friends are.”

Doe Real Friendship Teach Adversity Real Friends Who Your Real Friends Are

Book:A Civil Campaign

Source: A Civil Campaign

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Born: November 2, 1949
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Quotes: 232

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