People think I write fantasy, but I don't; some things may be exaggerated or distorted in the same way that painters distort and alter things, but they're realistic figures. They're perfectly recognisable.

Civilizations have been founded and maintained on theories which refused to obey facts.

FAY: The British police force used to be run by men of integrity. TRUSCOTT: That is a mistake which has been rectified.

The humble and meek are thirsting for lood

With madness, as with vomit, it's the passerby who receives the inconvenience.

Cleanse my heart... Give me the ability to rage correctly

I'm too amused by the way people carry on to give in to despair.