“There is no forgiveness in nature.”

“There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.”

“Who cares about great marks left behind? We have one life... just one. Our life. We have nothing else.”

“A vague uneasiness the police. It's like when you suddenly understand you have to undress in front of the doctor.”

“Killing time is the chief end of our society.”

“This free will business is a bit terrifying anyway. It's almost pleasanter to obey, and make the most of it.”

“With God on your side, what does luck matter?”

“That's not a good idea.”

“Fitch is on his way. He's coming after he blows up some wizards.”

“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long months of struggle and of suffering. You ask, what...”

“His pen spoke more to her than he ever did.In the war of words, some are unwritten and some are unspoken.”

“How might I get over this? How would I be able to overlook the way he used to be with me? How could I overlook that his fingers touched my indiscernible soul before it twisted my nipples? How might...”