He wasn't evil as much as magnificently innocent of any kind of morality.

If you can't stop the bad thoughts from coming to visit, at least you can make fun of them while they're hanging around.

Magic. It can get a guy killed.

Death is only frightening from the near side.

He's Black Council," I said. "Or maybe stupid," Ebenezar countered. I thought about it. "Not sure which is scarier." Ebenezar blinked at me, then snorted. "Stupid, Hoss. Every time. Only so many blackhearted villains in the world, and they only get uppity on occasion. Stupid's everywhere, every day.

Dammit, Dresden, if you want to know about me, wait for the autobiography like everyone else.

I’ve had a tense couple of days. And I’ve got to tell you, burning someone’s face off sounds like a great way to relax.