Having delivered the expected daily miracle, Floote stood in his usual stance and warily watched the Templars work.

His eyes are peculiar. There is nothing in them, like an eclair without the cream filling. It's wrong, lack of cream.

Just because history says it isn't possible doesn't mean that there aren't exceptions.

It had taken her a good deal of time before she believed that she was worth all that fierce affection he lavished upon her. To have it stolen away unjustly was that much more cruel.

Most girls recently out of finishing school are like soufflés: puffed up, not very substantial inside, and prone to collapsing at the slightest provocation.

Chasing ghosts while pursued by daemons...

We all have the innate capacity to feel free.

That's the law, son. But you were never much of a one for following the law.

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct a standard of courage discipline fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Art is standing with one hand extended into the universe and one hand extended into the world, and letting ourselves be a conduit for passing energy.

Ranger fans are the rudest and they're proud of it, I'm sure.

Mandelstam - his gift and the untamable nature of it - was like a thorn in Stalin's brain.

I love classic rock, rock and roll, that's the top notch. I love soul - bluesy music as well.

Without compromise repression would be defeated. Just as some cancers feed on hormones, compromise becomes the hormone of oppression.

[On writing:] The most egotistic of occupations, and the most gratifying while it lasts.