JW David

“Trying to keep a rather large father from his son (in a hospital) 'What a great good fortune' he told them. 'The ambulance boys won't have so far to wheel you to the Emergency Room.'
The guards stopped, thought it over, and smiled to the doctor. 'Nice visiting with you, doc,' said one 'Mr. Feighan, if I could get your autograph? It's for my...”
― Kevin O'Donnell Jr., Caverns

“(Mad Rogan) "The next time I kill someone, I'd like to do it in a way that doesn't freak you out."
"How about you don't kill anyone for a little bit?"
(Mad Rogan) "I can't make that promise.”
― Ilona Andrews, Burn for Me

“1847 - But it has so happened, in all ages of the world, that some have labored, and others have without labor enjoyed a large portion of the fruits. This is wrong, and should not continue. To secure to each laborer the whole product of his labor, or as nearly as possible, is a worthy object of any good government.”
― Abraham Lincoln, The literary works of Abraham Lincoln

“He doesn't like his son's choice...
Father "Because you could do better!"
Albert pointed to me. "Better than that? There's a fucking angel of death in your study and you thought I could do better?"
"I didn't have all the information at the time. She wouldn't give you the time of day. I was sick of watching you chasing after her like some lovesick puppy."
"Did I ask for your help?"
"I am your father! I look after your future! They're an upstart House, and Victoria Tremaine will rip them to shreds when she gets out.:
"My grandmother trusted me to hand this matter," I said. "I'm here instead of her as a courtesy to Albert because of our friendship. House Tremaine doesn't suffer fools, Mr Ravenscroft. Don't be one.”
― Ilona Andrews, Emerald Blaze