History does not so much repeat as echo, I suppose.

“As the week wore on, Ivan contemplated the merits of inertia as a problem-solvi…”

“Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished…”

“I know what the value [of storytelling] is to me -- varied and huge, giving me …”

“Yes," Vorkosigan agreed, "I could take over the universe with this army if I co…”