You're a very odd man," said Bert. "I get that more often than you'd think," replied Charles.

I'm a conundrum. Or an enigma. I forget which.

A choice with no consequences has no value. Making a choice knowing there will be consequences, and being willing to bear them, is what distinguishes the right choices from the wrong ones.

You're a very odd man," said Bert. "I get that more often than you'd think," replied Charles.

Like all the other arrivals to the tournament, Hank had erected a banner in front. It was a long, tapering pennant with a blue and red circular design in the center and the words GO CUBS! on both sides. Interesting," said Hugo. "What does it mean?" It was a gift from Sam," Hank explained as they entered the tent. "He said it used to represent Triumph over Adversity, but now better represents Impossible Quests and Lost Causes." I think I preferred not knowing that," said Hugo. Hank grinned. "You're a Sox fan too, hey?

Live deliberately. Decide: are you the kind of person things happen to, or the kind of person who makes things happen?

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