Every procedure for getting a cat to take a pill works fine - once. Like the Borg, they learn.

Most horses don't walk backwards voluntarily, because what they can't see doesn't exist.

We live in a science fiction universe. We have done for a long time.

… people didn't seem to be able to remember what it was like with the elves around. Life was certainly more interesting then, but usually because it was shorter. And it was more colorful, if you liked the color of blood.

The brain works fast when it thinks it’s about to be cut in half.

I would like you to teach [the orcs] civilised behaviour," said Ladyship coldly. He appeared to consider this. "Yes of course, I think that would be quite possible," he said. "And who would you send to teach the humans?

Take it from me, whenever you see a bunch of buggers puttering around talking about truth and beauty and the best way of attacking Ethics, you can bet your sandals it's all because dozens of other poor buggers are doing all the real work around the place.