Hybris

“But they are blocking the light."
"So are you, Henry, but I have not yet taken an axe to you.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“Sir Walter had begun, as usual, to accuse Strange of transporting billiard balls about the table by magic.
Strange declared that he had done no such thing.
"I saw you touch your nose", complained Sir Walter.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“Houses, like people, are apt to become rather eccentric if left too much on their own.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“I have known you very much worse for wine. There was the time we dined with Mr Sixsmith and you insisted upon saying good night to all the chickens.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell