“We can always cut forest down, but you can’t build it back up so easily.” The White Dragon, by Anne McCaffrey. A group of northern dragonriders and builders is planning a new house in Southern for Robinton, and intend to start by removing all greenery. Sharra sets them straight.

“Neither human nature nor human needs have changed since the earliest Records we have.” The White Dragon, by Anne McCaffrey. Robinton, arguing that the Ancestors would have divided space into work and storage areas much as was done in his own day.

“In the dancing square, all were equal.” The Renegades of Pern, Anne McCaffrey. Jaygee is hoping to see more of the dark-haired girl who appears to be a Benden fosterling.

“Anyone with any sense stays out of the hot!” The Renegades of Pern, Anne McCaffrey. Jaygee, settled in to Southern continent, has become used to the idea of resting through the heat of the day.

“Why ignore useful things?” The Renegades of Pern, Anne McCaffrey. Piemur and Jancis are having a bit of a disagreement about using things the Ancients left behind.

“It must be nice to know everything.” All the Weyrs of Pern, Anne McCaffrey. Piemur, after Aivas states it has a list of everything stored.

“There were certain rules of civilized behavior we had to follow.” Homecoming, Sue Ann Bowling. Cinda is explaining the beginnings of the Confederation to Marna.