Why does it have to be like this?' I asked bitterly. 'Why does life have to be so short, with all the good things passing quickly. Is it worth living at all?

Why does it have to be like this?' I asked bitterly. 'Why does life have to be so short, with all the good things passing quickly. Is it worth living at all?

And mothers are usually quite trustworthy, as long as your their son. Otherwise look out!

What are you using?" I asked. "Fascination or glamour?" "Both," she said, giving me a wicked smile

The first step towards knowledge is to accept your own ignorance.

Human beings have hope. Not matter how desperate things are, they convince themselves that they can change things for the better." - John Gregory (Clash of the Demons)

He who never makes a mistake never makes anything. It's part of learning the job.