The world moves at a geological pace, no pun intended. That is, there’s lots of standing still, doing nothing much, and then the occasional short, sharp yank. Once in a while, there’s a huge kaboom, and nothing is quite the same afterward.

What else is love, but to give someone else happiness when you know your own is impossible?

The milk of human kindness curdles quickly.

I admit I’m easy to disturb. Heck, I’m about as disturbed as it’s possible to get without actually needing a self-hugging jacket and bubble wrap wallpaper.

There are generally at least three sides to any story, though.”“Three?”“One side, the other side, and the truth.

It’s one thing to be an undead fiend of darkness, but it takes an immense amount of work to look cool while doing it.

...the whole 'know thyself' thing isn’t a journey to a fixed destination. Learning about myself changes me, forcing me to learn more. 'Know thyself' isn’t a goal; it’s a road.

You wouldn’t dare!”I cocked my head at him and thought about it.“Why do people say that?” I asked. “I don’t understand it. It’s like demanding whatever it is actually be done. It’s tantamount to daring me to do it.

[politicians are] like toddlers arguing over who gets the candy, but with a better vocabulary and less whacking each other with toys.

Sometimes, I think we’re all idiots, rushing headlong into oblivion, shouting about how unfair it is while refusing to steer anywhere else.