“The splendor of that moment, its transcendent glory and aliveness, haunted him. He could thrust it aside by day, but it poisoned his dreams by night, calling to him and pleading with him to unlock the chains he'd bound about… — David Weber Copy Share Image
I suppose I ought to think up some dramatic, quotable phrase for Public Information and the history books, but I'm damned if any of them come to mind. Besides, admitting the truth wouldn't sound too good. The truth, Russell, is… — David Weber Copy Share Image
“Other folk thought the Rage was simple bloodlust, a berserk savagery that neither knew nor cared what its target was, and so it was… — David Weber Copy Share Image
“There's a reason I've always relied on you for the necessary political miracles, Emily," Hamish told her with a smile. "Give me a fleet… — David Weber Copy Share Image
“Admiralty House was a modest structure, only a little over a hundred stories in height,” — David Weber Copy Share Image
Giving orders you know won't be obeyed is one of the best ways I know to destroy your own authority. — David Weber Copy Share Image
Henke sensed her terrifying aptitude for destruction as never before. Henke had feared for her sanity; now she knew the truth was almost worse… — David Weber Copy Share Image
“Well, thank the gods,' he sighed. 'Oh? And what would it be you're thanking them for?' Bahzell inquired, and Brandark grinned. 'For making roads… — David Weber Copy Share Image
“Apparently, for some reason known only to themselves, these people... have chosen to cling to hydrocarbon-fueled power generation well past the point at which… — David Weber Copy Share Image
Your Grace," she said, "I have only one question. Do you wish this man crippled, or dead? — David Weber Copy Share Image
It was rumored she held grudges till they died of old age, then had them stuffed and mounted. — David Weber Copy Share Image
“The bigger the lie, apparently, the more likely the uninformed were to accept it,” — David Weber Copy Share Image
“that was about as good as it was going to get this side of a hot tub, a good-looking man, and a chocolate milkshake.” — David Weber Copy Share Image
“as it did. The crest said "PNS Farnese" and that always irritated him. After all, the battlecruiser wasn't a Navy ship; she belonged to… — David Weber Copy Share Image
Son, you'll know you're in love when a woman's voice settles into your spine. — David Weber Copy Share Image
