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Lois McMaster Bujold

born 1949

Lois McMaster Bujold is an American author known for her contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres, particularly for her acclaimed Vorkosigan Saga series. Born on November 2, 1949, she has received numerous awards for her writing, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, and is celebrated for her character-driven storytelling and exploration of complex themes such as loyalty, morality, and the human condition. Bujold's work has garnered a devoted readership and has made a significant impact on modern speculative fiction.

  1. Adulthood isn't an award they'll give you for being a good child. You can waste... years, trying to get someone to give that respect to you, as though it were a sort of promotion or raise in pay. If only you do enough, if only you are good enough. No. You have to just... take it. Give it to yourself, I suppose. Say, I'm sorry you feel like that and walk away. But that's hard.

    Lois McMaster Bujold
    #adulthood#self-respect#acceptance

  2. The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them.

    Lois McMaster Bujold
    #justice#responsibility#advocacy

  3. If you make it plain you like people, it's hard for them to resist liking you back.

    Lois McMaster Bujold
    #liking#relationships#behavior