The unpredictable and the predetermined unfold together to make everything the way it is.

It takes character to withstand the rigours of indolence.

It is not hard to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall it's a painting, and if you can walk around it it's a sculpture.

Death is the ultimate negative.

Life in a box is better than no life at all, I expect. You'd have a chance at least. You could lie there thinking: Well, at least I'm not dead.

Chater: You dare to call me that. I demand satisfaction! Septimus: Mrs Chater demanded satisfaction and now you are demanding satisfaction. I cannot spend my time day and night satisfying the demands of the Chater family.

Carnal embrace is the practice of throwing one's arms around a side of beef.