A general never shows despair. He instills confidence in his troops. He leads them forward, even into the mouth of death.

The right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.

I should’ve been very cross with Anubis. Kissing me without permission—the nerve!

I’m sorry I can’t do more. But happy birthday, Sadie.” He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips.

I haven't devoured a soul in...What month is this? March?

We had enough quite enough snobbery in this world without exporting it to the hereafter.

Two farewell gifts, " Sadie muttered, "from two gorgeous guys. I hate my life.

Courage.Hope.Sacrifice.

It was best to appreciate what you had and not yearn for more.

I didn't answer, but, please—nothing is obvious with boys. For such simple creatures, they are quite baffling.

Death lurked everywhere. Death was alive and well.

Old muleskinners told how the mules were waiting at the shaft when they arrived each morning. They wanted relief from the heat, deerflies and mosquitoes just like the men.

It's my motto for life. 'Walk slowly; drink lots of water.

Lina loved her little sister so much that it was like an ache under her ribs.

You're unwilling to go out on a limb because it just might break underneath you.

I've always been loud and obnoxious and sneaking my way into things, and so I feel like I've snuck my way onto the Lollapalooza lineup, and I'm going to sneak my way into whatever else I get to do.

Wherever you turn, there is always something wrong with the politicians. They have everything they need to save the world, and they don't save it.

Every general prohibition creates its bootleggers.

You have an utterly sincere glance when you look around after you are shipwrecked. You weep a long time on an island when you realize what's happened to you.

The black players at this club lend the side a lot of skill and flair, but you also need white players to balance things up and give the team some brains and common sense.