Takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection." He paused to reconsider that. "Well, except for my parents. They got it on the first try." (Adrian)

Everything's about my personal entertainment. The world is my stage. Keep it up- you're becoming a star performer in the show.

You look too pretty to be useful." "Truer words were never spoken.

I used to think you were weak and just didn't fight back ... but now, honestly, I think you're actually pretty tough. It takes a hell of a lot of strength to not complain and lash out.

Rose was so full of life and passion that sometimes she seemed more human than I was.

I just rely on natural talent, " said Adrian, strolling up to the start of the Dragon's Lair. "When you have such a wealth of it to draw from, the danger comes from having too much.

I went to bed feeling melancholy, wishing I could havepoured out all my fears and insecurities to my mom. Wasn’tthat what normal mothers and daughters did?

The holy war is warfare.

Winners recognize that even when they aren’t physically selling a product, they are always selling themselves. Every human interaction is an opportunity to connect—and then to sell.

The real secret of success is enthusiasm. Yes more than enthusiasm I would say excitement. I like to see men get excited. When they get excited they make a success of their lives.

Note to self: Rachel Morgan is a totally awesome liar.

Jihad is misused by fundamentalists. The Quranic meaning is not meant for war at all, in the sense of killing.

Medication can help us live a happier life.

Ranger locked eyes with me. "Please," he said. Tank and Hal were goggle-eyed. They weren't used to "please." I wasn't used to it either. But I liked it. Okay," I said. "Be careful. He's insane.

The more powerful the work, the more powerless the worker.

... appeals to memory were never perfectly answered.

When all combine in every way to make everything easier, people will want difficulty. I conceived it as my task to make difficulties everywhere.