You don't like me saying that, but here's the truth: luxury always comes at someone else's expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is that one generally doesn't have to see that, if one doesn't wish. You're free to enjoy its benefits without troubling your conscience.


Chapter 4 (p. 63) - Ancillary Justice (2013)

Ann Leckie Quotes

You don't like me saying that, but here's the truth: luxury always comes at someone else's expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is...

You don't like me saying that, but here's the truth: luxury always comes at someone else's expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is...

You don't like me saying that, but here's the truth: luxury always comes at someone else's expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is...

You don't like me saying that, but here's the truth: luxury always comes at someone else's expense. One of the many advantages of civilization is...