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Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold

“It’s just a thing. You deal with it." "As in, one damn thing after another?" "Yes, very like.”

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In this science fiction novel, the protagonist navigates a complex political landscape while grappling with moral dilemmas and personal challenges in a futuristic society. more

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Lois McMaster Bujold

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. more

“People should see what goes on. What it really feels like. Because once a trial starts and everyone's watching, both men will stand resolved and stoic. But if they could see this, if they could see what this kind of darkness does to a person, maybe they'd feel it, too. Maybe they wouldn't make excuses anymore. Maybe they wouldn't shrug it off, because, you know, these things happen.”

Media Denial Deal With It Desensitization Unspeakable Truths

Book:I Stop Somewhere

Source: I Stop Somewhere

“Oh, really? Do you wake up heaving from bloody dreams that promise destruction like some crazy street guy forecasting the Apocalypse? Did you slam a door in your dad’s face hours before he died? Does everyone, cops included, think you’re a pestering loon ’cause ‘accident’ doesn’t sit right with you, nor the many other freakouts, like the car that keeps showing up on your street, with someone sitting in it, doing like, nothing? No? Oh no? Didn’t think so. Life sucks for everyone. Jump or deal with it.”

Destruction Apocalypse Majesty Life Sucks Deal With It Bloody Dreams

Book:Kings & Queens

Source: Kings & Queens

“You may have been too quick to admit the difficulty of a specific task. The question is "how many times have you tried dealing with it"? Don't say it's difficult if you haven't tried it!”