Quotessence
Home / Authors / Martha Wells
Martha Wells

Martha Wells Quotes

Fiction writer

Filter quotes by topic

AllFunnyHumorMurderbotHumourScience FictionAiArtificial IntelligenceEmotionEmotionsFriendshipHumanityMediaRealityRelationshipAcademiaAccurateAdviceAll Systems RedAnxietyAww

Famous Martha Wells Quotes

“Octave staggered to his feet, his stick swinging back to point toward Nicholas. He felt a wave of heat and saw spellfire crackle along the length of polished wood, preparing itself for another explosive burst. Crack was moving toward Octave, but Madeline shouted, "Get back!" Nicholas ducked, as a shot exploded behind him. Octave fell backward on the carpet and the blue lightning flared once and vanished with a sharp crackle. Nicholas looked at Madeline. She stepped forward, holding a small double-action revolver carefully and frowning down at the corpse. He said, "I wondered what you were waiting for." "You were in my line of fire, dear," she said, preoccupied. "But look.”

HumorRelationshipSnappy DialogueDeadpan
Book:The Death of the Necromancer
Create image

“So, you have a relationship with this transport.” I was horrified. Humans are disgusting. “No!” Ratthi made a little exasperated noise. “I didn’t mean a sexual relationship.” Amena’s brow furrowed in confusion and curiosity. “Is that possible?” “No!” I told her. Ratthi persisted, “You have a friendship.” I settled back in the corner and hugged my jacket. “No. Not—No.” “Not anymore?” Ratthi asked pointedly. “No,” I said very firmly. ART had stopped pinging me but I knew it was listening. It’s like having a malign impersonal intelligence that is incapable of minding its own business reading over your shoulder.”

FriendshipRelationshipArtificial Intelligence
Book:Network Effect
Create image