But I also slaughtered you real mother and father. In a moment of mad rage, I took their lives and left you an orphan. If you choose to take my life as a payment for theirs, you will be within your rights and no vampire will hold it against you. Pass judgment on me, Gavner Purl, and let your hand rise or fall as destiny decides it must." -Larten Crepsley
Darren ShanBetter not to start down a wrong path at all than head down it in the hope of making a detour when something better came along.
Darren ShanThere are a lot of black-hearted, mean-spirited bastards in the world. It's important that we hold them to acount. But always remember that you might be the most black-hearted and mean-spirited in the lot, so hold yourself the most accountable of all.
Darren ShanIf this were a made-up story, it would begin at night, with a storm blowing and owls hooting and rattling noises under the bed.
Darren Shan