Oh, talking is not so bad as that," said the Jester. "True, most people say only silly things when they speak. But it's easier to ignore them if you're saying silly things yourself.

This book will not harm you unless someone throws it at you which is a possibilty never to be discounted.

Q: Why do you like chocolate so much? A: The answer, clearly, is because I've tasted chocolate.

Truth is only stranger than fiction if you're a stranger to the truth. Which means you're either a liar or you're fictional.

Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.

Death is like an old dog. He always knows when you are at his door.

It was like walking into a treasure trove of books, hoarded by pirate librarians.