One cannot begin a new dream without abandoning the last [one].

This is the only country in the world, that worries about what it is. The rest of them know what they are. No one ever needs to go searching for the heart of Norway. Or looks for the soul of Mozambique. They know what they are.

It is sometimes a mistake to climb. It is always a mistake to never make the attempt.

Some things are too big to be seen; some emotions are too huge to be felt.

That's the trouble with you young people. You think because you ain't been here long, you know everything. In my life I already forgot more than you ever know.

As far as I'm concerned, the entire reason for becoming a writer is not having to get up in the morning.

Jesus. Low-Key Lyesmith," said Shadow. and then he heard what he was saying and he understood. "Loki," he said. "Loki Lie-smith." "You're slow," said Loki, "but you get there in the end." And his lips twisted into a scarred smile and the embers danced in the shadows of his eyes.