129 Quotes by Tom Holt

But the world continued to thrive and prosper, with only the epidemic of love and romance spoiling an otherwise perfect situation.

Realism without naturalism... is a leading motif in Modern Art. There is a move away from the struggle to perfect the reflection of Nature in Art's mirror, which I attribute to the all-pervading effects of photography...You must serve the tradition without being its slave. Remember you are an artist, not a draughtsman.

We don't ask that question.Why not?If I tell you the truth, you would not believe me. If I lie, you would believe me.

This was partly laziness, partly caution; for if he was to remain nice and keep his mind free of malice or resentment, it would not be advisable for him to see any of his friends or relatives.

After all, why be right when you can be happy.

There comes a time when a man must stand up and do what he knows is Wrong.

If the Good Lord had intended us to crawl, he'd have given us a hundred legs and an exosqueleton.

You don’t go around saying “Am I happy?” all the time, unless you’re human, of course.

After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something gives?