Diana Gabaldon, Written In My Own Heart's Blood Quotes

The law's a necessary evil--we canna be doing without it--but do ye not think it a poor substitute for conscience?

...knowing what o'clock it is gives ye the illusion that ye have some control over your circumstances.

Like plumbing, medicine is a profession where you learn early on not to put your fingers in your mouth.

So now it's space and time, " he said. "You ever watch Doctor Who on PBS?""All the time, " she said dryly, "on the BBC. And don't think I wouldn't sell my soul for a TARDIS.