[P]ride is something only folk with money can afford.

And if wishes were pies, I`d weigh more than I do. Sir Myles of Barony Olau

If you've a story, make sure it's a whole one, with details close to hand. It's the difference between a good lie and getting caught.

Once she was certain, she didn't waiver. I had to make her stop for water or a bite to eat. She obeyed, but she was restless. As clear as if she spoke to me, she was saying, "Very well, I know you want to keep my strength up, but scent fades, you know!" And I'd say, "I know, girl, buy you're what I have and I'm going to take care of you.

I swear the sparrows called us ten kinds of idiot when we did it.

I was nuts for stuff in the Middle Ages when I was just in the third and fourth grades.

If you have to hit--hit low.