Ian Scheffler

“The bird turned, head tipped, suspiciously, on one side, and it stared at him with bright eyes. “Say ‘Nevermore,’” said Shadow. “Fuck you,” said the raven.”
― Neil Gaiman, American Gods

“Not at all. Coën rubbed it and put me straight back on the comb. You have to, you know? Otherwise you catch fear.” “What?” “You catch fear,” Ciri repeated proudly, brushing her ashen fringe from her forehead. “Didn’t you know? Even when something bad happens to you, you have to go straight back to that piece of equipment or you get frightened. And if you’re frightened you’ll be hopeless at the exercise. You mustn’t give up. Geralt said so.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, Blood of Elves

“Love and respect all people. Hate and destroy all faith.”
― Penn Jillette, God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales

“Vex shook her head when the man picked up his bow and, whistling a jaunty tune, started making his way down.”
― Marieke Nijkamp, Critical Role: Vox Machina--Kith & Kin