I have discovered in my long life that there are many words and phrases which have more power than any spell of magick. The most well-known of these is, of course, I love you. But by far the most deadly is, if only. For these two words can strip a man's strength, his courage and his confidence. They become the father of regret and anguish and pain.

We make choices everyday, some of them good, some of them bad. And - if we are strong enough - we live with the consequences.

Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people seek it.

Some people have a gift for stupidity, an almost mystic ability to withstand any form of logic.

Miracles are merely events that happen just when they are needed.

If there is one sound the follows the march of humanity, it is the scream.

If we are still discussing its merits tomorrow, I will agree with you," said Diagoras. "Cheer up, laddie. Nobody lives forever." "Oh I expect you will, Druss, Old Horse. It's the mortals around you who always seem to kiss the granite.