It’s always easier to hate than to forgive, isn’t it? — Alastair Reynolds

The existence theorem says that it is always much easier to find a solution when you can be confident that one exists.

“We’ve never lied to you,” McKinley said.

“No,” Bella said, “but you’ve done a damned good job of not correcting any of my assumptions.”

Some promises are best broken. Trust me on this: I’m a politician.