220 Quotes by Martha Wells

I found it odd that the transport was less interested in Sanctuary Moon, which took place on a colony, than Worldhoppers, which was about the crew of a large exploration ship. You’d think it would be too much like work – I avoided serials about survey teams and mining installations – but maybe familiar things were easier for.

I have a name, but it’s private. On their secure feed connection, Pin-Lee sent to Mensah, Oh, that’s going to go over well. When station residents are running into “Murderbot” – That’s one of the reasons why it’s private.

Jade turned to Malachite, incredulous. “We’re going to help them fight off a Fell flight.” Malachite didn’t take her gaze off the sky. “I am.” A growl rose in Jade’s throat. She shouldn’t have been surprised. The bloodline resemblance between Moon and Malachite was particularly strong, though Moon couldn’t see it. And you have five of them back home in the nurseries, she reminded herself.

The whole group had been remarkably drama-free so far, which I appreciated. The last few contracts had been like being an involuntary bystander in one of the entertainment feed’s multi-partner relationship serials except I’d hated the whole cast.

Humans always think they’ve covered their tracks and deleted their data, but they’re wrong a lot.

I suggested Target Four from the Lalow, who had all the characteristics of a human who could be talked into doing anything.

He was starting to realize that maybe he didn’t actually know the difference between trusting people and just pretending to trust them while bracing for the betrayal.

The sense of urgency just wasn’t there. Also, you may have noticed, I don’t care.

I hate having emotions about reality; I’d much rather have them about Sanctuary Moon.