“We are not just tickling the dragon’s tail; we are timing a flyby through its open jaws while it is yawning.” HumorDifficultMetaphor Book:Angles of Attack Source: Angles of Attack
“Over the years, I have found that my brain works best when I give my body a mindless physical task that can be accomplished entirely on autopilot, in an environment where I don’t have to pay much attention to my surroundings or get bombarded by external stimuli.” Military Science Fiction Book:Orders of Battle Source: Orders of Battle