5 Quotes by KJ Parker

I owned the freehold of the Southwark house; I’d swapped it with my lord Devereaux for a copy of the Book of Job, in Job’s own handwriting, with tear-stains, and the sword of Alexander the Great.

Admiration is a wonderful thing. I like it the same way I like hundred-year-old brandy, and both of them come my way about as frequently. The other similarity is the way it goes to my head,

..... General Lamachus served my father (not in itself a recommendation) and was never proved to have taken part in any serious conspiracy against him. In military circles this means we’re practically engaged to be married.

I have strong views about not tempting providence and, as a wise man once said, the difference between luck and a wheelbarrow is, luck doesn't work if you push it.

Everyone’s out looking for you, son. You want to get back home, right now.