Heather

“Hold to virtue—if you can identify it—and trust that the duty set before you is the duty desired of you. And that the talents given to you are the talents you should place in the gods’ service. Believe that the gods ask for nothing back that they have not first lent to you. Not even your life.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, The Curse of Chalion

“It wasn't a case of storming heaven. It was a case of letting heaven storm you.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, The Curse of Chalion

“You? I know you! You trust beyond reason."
She met his eyes steadily. "Yes. It's how I get results beyond hope. As you may recall.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, A Civil Campaign

“So what’s the test?"
"Ah, that’s the trick of it. It’s not a test. It’s real life.”
― Lois McMaster Bujold, Borders of Infinity