Krishna was once asked what was the most miraculous thing in all creation, and he replied, "That a man should wake each morning and believe deep in his heart that he will live forever, even though he knows that he is doomed.

There comes a time for everybody when words and reasons can become such a great weariness.

For feeling, not events, is to me the essence of history.

In this world of gossip, a good listener is rarer than a great orator.

As to blood—ah, blood, the whole subject fascinates me. I do like that as well, warm and dripping, when I am thirsty. And I am often thirsty.

The late hour is such a friend; it has been for so many years. There is not a soul around as I carry Riley downstairs and dump him in my trunk. It is good, for I am not in the mood to kill again, and murder, for me, is very much tied to my mood, like making love. Even when it is necessary.

Before I begin, may I ask how old you are?" "You may ask." "How old are you?" "It's none of your business