Oh, it is! I know. There was a similar meme, done in one post, with comments, some months ago, and I used it there, too.
But:
IMHO, it is the best line in SF. At least per unit length, but maybe absolutely, too.
And, it is the only quote short enough for me to remember. That's why I had to hurry!
OK, here's another one short enough for me to remember:
"Urk, sire" Lt. Vorsoisson's reply to Gregor's Suggestion that he give his sister-in-law his full trust.
Then, a little later, at Vorkosigan House, from Mark: "Armsman, why are these intruders still alive?", probably not quite right, but close. It seems to be relatively easy to push Mark to the edge, although he can be quite patient once he gets there. Sometimes.
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Oh, it is! I know. There was a similar meme, done in one post, with comments, some months ago, and I used it there, too.
But:
IMHO, it is the best line in SF. At least per unit length, but maybe absolutely, too.
And, it is the only quote short enough for me to remember. That's why I had to hurry!
OK, here's another one short enough for me to remember:
"Urk, sire" Lt. Vorsoisson's reply to Gregor's Suggestion that he give his sister-in-law his full trust.
Then, a little later, at Vorkosigan House, from Mark:
"Armsman, why are these intruders still alive?", probably not quite right, but close. It seems to be relatively easy to push Mark to the edge, although he can be quite patient once he gets there. Sometimes.