Truth, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder.

Hope is often bitter, but it drives us, and we cling.

The truth was only another mask, even if it was the best fit, the closest to skin and all that lay beneath

What humans do when they're desperate is just an expression of fear. What they do when they feel safe is a better indication of whether or not you can trust them.

I don't make the laws, I just enforce them." "Then remind me to introduce a new set of laws, since the ones we have clearly assume a level of common sense that's lacking.

Sanabalis never seemed to eat, and he deflected most of her questions about Dragon cuisine. Then again, he deflected most of her questions about Dragons, period. Which was annoying because he was one, and could in theory be authorative.

Generally, I like to appear smart. I don't admit being stupid when there's any hope I'm not.