Say what you will about organized crime, at least it’s organized. — James S. A. Corey

If Fred couldn’t build himself a peace treaty, the OPA would never win against the discipline and unity of an inner planet navy. But they would also never lose. War without end.

Well, what was history if not that?

And how would having the stars change anything?

Never knew if you had any luck left unless you pushed it.

The beautiful thing about losing your illusions, he thought, was that you got to stop pretending.