“Happiness, said De Quincey, on his discovery of the paradise that he thought he had found in opium, could be sent down by the mail-coach; more truly I could announce my discovery that delight could...”

“silence is not weakness and decency is not pride”

“I dream in fire but work in clay.”

“He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling himthe story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale). Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the...”

“So at last Ilar Sant came to this wood, which people now call St. Hilary's wood because they have forgotten all about Ilar. And he was weary with his wandering, and the day was very hot; so he stay...”

“He loved to meditate on a land laid waste, Britain deserted by the legions, the rare pavements riven by frost, Celtic magic still brooding on the wild hills and in the black depths of the forest, t...”

“He had existed for a long time and was fluent in many languages - most of themdead ones.”

“You keep squintin' in Savage's dark corners, you gonna wish yourself blind.”

“Stop wiggling - youll move when I move you.”

“Oh my god! Madison, what is with you and non-human guys?”

“Hey, hey, just a little scare. Said Nico, backing away from a very guarded Katty. Gotta get used to those if your going to be a Vampire. Just wanted to see if you were on your game. As far as I can...”

“Oh God, Jenna said, will you shut up and kiss me before I change my mind?”