That's the duty of the old, to be anxious on behalf of the young. And the duty of the young is to scorn the anxiety of the old.

From what we are, spirit; from what we do, matter. Matter and spirit are one.

People should decide on the books' meanings for themselves. They'll find a story that attacks such things as cruelty, oppression, intolerance, unkindness, narrow-mindedness, and celebrates love, kindness, open-mindedness, tolerance, curiosity, human intelligence.

Sticks and stones, I'll break yer bones, but names ain't worth a quarrel.

I told him I was going to betray you, and betray Lyra, and he believed me because I was corrupt and full of wickedness; he looked so deep I felt sure he'd see the truth. But I lied too well. I was lying with every nerve and fiber and everything I'd ever done...I wanted him to find no good in me, and he didn't. There is none.

All good things pass away.

Lee was too cool by nature to rage at fate; his manner was to raise an eyebrow and greet it laconically.