A stupid ruler is much more of a problem than an insane one.

Drink it,” I told her. “It’s good for what ails you. Caffeine and sugar. I don’t drink it, so I ran over to your house and stole the expensive stuff in your freezer. It shouldn’t be that bad. Samuel told me to make it strong and pour sugar into it. It should taste sort of like bitter syrup.” She gave me a smile smile, then a bigger one, and plugged her nose before she drank it down in one gulp. “Next time," she said in a hoarse voice, “I make the coffee.

People who know other people’s secrets can’t afford to do things that impair their ability to control their mouths.

People will do amazing things to ensure their survival.

Some truths are truths, no matter who says them.

He sighed. " I don't think an apology will do, Mercy. Because an apology implies that you wouldn't do it again. And, under the circumstances, you wouldn't do anything differently, would you?" "No.

She tried to imagine what Charles would do if another man came up to him and said, "You bring me joy.