Entropy shakes its angry fist at you for being clever enough to organize the world. (p 2)

The problem with being clever, Serene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something.

I like words. And I always learn a few new ones when Father gets angry. I shouldn't neglect my education, now should I?

Faith means that it doesn't matter what happens. You can trust that somebody is watching. Trust that somebody will make it all right.

I strive for nothing if not consistency

I am a Smedry, and we do ridiculous, unexpected, eccentric things like this all the time! Ha-ha!

I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.