Just because I'm a murdering, thieving, cowardly, traitorous sort doesn't mean I can't do my job properly.

If I can't joke about imminent death, then I might as well just resign.

The Secret of Drawing consists of just two things: 1) Making lines on paper; and 2) Choosing where they go.

Bad things can happen, and often do--but they only take up a few pages of your story; and anyone can survive a few pages.

Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die; worlds may rise and fall. But true things will remain so, and will never fail to guide you to your goals.

Sometimes a catastrophe is simply a course correction.

Just because I'm a murdering, thieving, cowardly, traitorous sort doesn't mean I can't do my job properly.