“Gefarhrgeist excelled at convincing themselves. It was their greatest strength and most terrible weakness.”

“Those who live without a great fire in their soul live in darkness.”

“Konig couldn't help but think of the man as a slab of walking muscle with all the intellect of a pair of cheap shoes.”

“For all Wichtig spoke of trust, he trusted no one. For all he spoke of wisdom, he learned nothing. Every word he uttered was done so with an eye toward manipulation.”

“The borders of man, defined by politics, war, and faith - all three manifestations of delusion - meant even more to gods.”

“Today's truth will be tomorrow's lie and you will be left questioning your own sanity.”

“She was bendable light: she shone around every corner of my day.”

“Over the summit, I saw the so-called Mono desert lying dreamily silent in the thick, purple light -- a desert of heavy sun-glare beheld from a desert of ice-burnished granite.”

“Love is a weapon of Light, and it has the power to eradicate all forms of darkness. That is the key. When we offer love even to our enemies, we destroy their darkness and hatred...”

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”

“I refused David Letterman's proposal of marriage for obvious reasons, but thanks for asking.”

“Why would I retire? Sit at home and watch TV? No thanks. I'd rather be out playing.”