Show Holmes a drop of water and he would deduce the existence of the Atlantic. Show it to me and I would look for a tap. That was the difference between us.

Inside every fat man, there's a thin man trying to get out.

It's funny how things work out sometimes.

The birds fly in the wrong places and there are too many stars in the sky.

What is this place? Hogwarts? -- Alex Rider

Death is the same for the one who dies.

You can kiss me if you like," she said. Alex let go of her and turned away. "Thanks, Fiona," he said. "But frankly I'd prefer to kiss the horse.