The most important things to say are those which often I did not think necessary for me to say — because they were too obvious.

... People were never quite what you thought they were.

Ask yourself...If I walk a tight rope, will I fall, If I shake my balance of thought will it deter me and if I stay focused will I succeed?.~bns

To associate with other like-minded people in small purposeful groups is for the great majority of men and women a source of profound psychological satisfaction.

Remember that when you meet your antagonist, to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen, but, at the same time, as polished as your sword.

It’s fairly standard. Also, I’m fourteen. Also, your beard’s stupid.” “Isn’t this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. “The three of us getting along so well.

At bottom, everything depends upon the presence or absence of one single element in the soul - HOPE

Hovering near panic, trying to focus but finding it hard to open my eyes. My heart was pounding. I couldn’t get enough air, and I couldn’t find the desire to push her away

After eight years in government, Mr Blair has precious little to show for his ambitious plans to heal the divisions in society.

The American people... want change. They want big ideas, big reform.

A hamburger is an icon of layered circles, the circle being at once the most spiritual and the most sensual of shapes.