Every labyrinth has its minotaur

I swim against the tide because I like to annoy.

Mention the gothic, and many readers will probably picture gloomy castles and an assortment of sinister Victoriana. However, the truth is that the gothic genre has continued to flourish and evolve since the days of Bram Stoker, producing some of its most interesting and accomplished examples in the 20th century - in literature, film and beyond.

To truly hate is an art one learns with time.

Never trust girls who let themselves be touched right away. But even less those who need a priest for approval.

One is never wholly conscious of the greed hidden in one's heart until one hears the sweet sound of silver.

The most efficient way of rendering the poor harmless is to teach them to want to imitate the rich.