Thank you,” Skulduggery said to her. “I fear he was about to start insulting me.” “I couldn’t let that happen,” she said. “Your ego is a fragile and delicate thing.” “You see? You understand me.

The world is bigger than you know, and scarier than you might imagine. The only currency worth anything is being true to yourself, and the only goal worth seeking is finding out who you truly are.

You said I was your number-one pick." "And you are. In our hearts. Alphabetically, though, Dusk comes before you.

"Found something?"..."No, sorry. I thought I had, but, no, it turned out to be, uh… more floor."

It would be fun,” Skulduggery nodded. ”I like kicking Wreath in the face. I haven't had a chance to do it nearly as much as I'd like.

You are a cynical man, Mr. Pleasant." "We live in cynical times, Miss Cain.

We may need to focus here.' 'Right. Yes. OK. Turn around.' 'Are you going to throw something at me?' 'What? No, I'm getting out of bed.