No one controls your destiny. Even at the very worst - there is always choice.

A male usually had made up his mind before you began to talk to him -so why bother?- but a female, because her mind was more supple, was always prepared to become more disappointed in you than she had yet suspected possible.

Little critters fried like fritters come out crunchy and divine.

However in the world did her skin come green?" Nanny wondered, stupidly, for Melena blanched and Frex reddened, and the baby held her breath as if trying to turn blue to please them all. Nanny had to slap her to make her breath again.

The wickedness of men is that their power breeds stupidity and blindness.

I shall pray for your soul,' promised Nessarose. I shall wait for your shoes,' Elphie answered.

Because no retreat from the world can mask what is in your face.