“Still, he figured, sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do, and then sometimes you've just got to run like hell after it's done.”

“I swear, talking to you is like talking to a really good-looking and mildly stupid brick wall.”

“That was a good day for me," Skulduggery said. "I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain.”

“He crouched at the care window and looked in. "What a lovely family you have. What a charming family. They're all lovely. Except for that one." His finger jabbed the glass. "That one's a bit ugly."...”

“Valkyrie patted Fletchers arm. Dont worry, she said. If the bad man comes, Ill protect you.If the bad man comes, Fletcher responded, Ill bravely give out a high-pitched scream to distract him. I ma...”

“The man had a smooth voice, like velvet. Im Detective Inspector Me. Unusual name, I know. My family were incredibly narcissistic. Im lucky I escaped with any degree of humility at all, to be honest...”

“If you want to be happy, work with all your heart.”

“I do my best thinking at night when everyone else is sleeping. No interruptions. No noise. I like the feeling of being awake when no one else is.”

“I feel like Ive been split open and stuffed with sunshine.”

“Violence?"Skulduggery said. "Violence is never the answer, until it's the only answer.”

“Do you think well be waiting long? Valkyrie asked,keeping her voice low.The last time we were in this building, we accused theGrand Mage of being a traitor, Skulduggery said. Yes, I thinkwell be wa...”

“Do you think we’ll be waiting long?” Valkyrie asked,keeping her voice low.“The last time we were in this building, we accused theGrand Mage of being a traitor,” Skulduggery said. “Yes, I thinkwe’ll...”