I knew that if the feat was accomplished it must be at a most fearful sacrifice of as brave and gallant soldiers as ever engaged in battle.

In the name of God and humanity I protest!

Major, send a shell first over their heads and let them get in their holes before you open with all your guns.

A friend is a bird who can sing along with the songs of your heart.

A novel is like a dream in which everyone is you. They’re all parts of yourself.

Children make your lives a mess and set your priorities straight.

Happiness has only one colour: The Bright! The bright of red, the bright of green, the bright of any colour! Happiness is bright! It shines, it sparkles, it glints!

My notion of a wife at forty is that a man should be able to change her like a banknote for two twenties.

Kant's system of duties constitutes a Doctrine of Virtue because the duties also indicate what kinds of attitudes, dispositions and feelings are morally virtuous or vicious.

He looked at the box with interest. 'Well, well. Five speeds. Heat and massage. Deep, penetrating action. Sure this isn't yours?

If you haven't peed the bed, you haven't taken enough chances.

Something happens to people around fame and power and money - it can bring out the worst and best in people; it's a monster you have to tame.

Fetch Constantine, or I’ll make boots out of your hide, bear. (Arcadian Sentinel) Don’t touch me, or I’ll mount your jewels to the wall over your head. (Aimee)