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Dating Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold

“But you can’t be planning development out that way,” said Miles. “Mother is trying to get people to move away from the local tectonics.” Cordelia abandoned patience as unrewarding. “Actually, Oliver and I are dating.” Miles stared. The silence stretched just a little too long, though Ekaterin…” quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
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““But you can’t be planning development out that way,” said Miles. “Mother is trying to get people to move away from the local tectonics.” Cordelia abandoned patience as unrewarding. “Actually, Oliver and I are dating.” Miles stared. The silence stretched just a little too long, though Ekaterin raised her eyebrows, looked back and forth between Cordelia and Jole, and ventured, “Congratulations!” Miles closed his mouth. In another moment, he opened it again. “Er…what exactly do you mean by dating? In this context.””

Lois McMaster Bujold

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sharing Knife series, Lois McMaster Bujold, 2000s

Plans for development must adapt to local realities; personal relationships can emerge unexpectedly amid professional concerns.

In simple terms: Plans need flexibility; love can appear in work settings.

Key Takeaway

Adapt plans, stay open to change.

Themes

planning development relationships communication

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

narrative conversational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • team projects
  • dating at work

Key Concepts

sociology personal dynamics career growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance professional goals with personal feelings?
  • What signs indicate a plan needs revision?
A Different Perspective

Plans may fail if rigidly fixed.

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