It is the hour of pearl—the interval between day and night when time stops and examines itself.

You must not forget that a monster is only a variation, and that to a monster the norm is monstrous.

No single organism could be understood without observing and comprehending the entire colony.

You're getting well,' Samuel said. 'Some people think it's an insult to the glory of their sickness to get well. But the time poultice is no respecter of glories. Everyone gets well if he waits around.

Prayer never brought in no side-meat. Takes a shoat to bring in pork.

If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

People who are most afraid of their dreams convince themselves they don't dream at all.