Tim Cauley

“One of the ancients once said that the face is the mirror of the mind, and the eyes—without speaking—confess the secrets of the heart.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Poisonwell

“the conversation of the drunk is only interesting to the drunk. A few glasses of wine can be the difference between finding a man a hilarious companion or an insufferable moron.”
― Joe Abercrombie, The Blade Itself

“To the starving man, bread is beautiful. To the homeless man, a roof is beautiful. To the drunkard, wine is beautiful. Only those who want for nothing else need find beauty in a lump of rock. “Stolicus”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold

“Gorm’s minister frowned up at them. Interested, but not wanting to seem interested. “Don’t toy with me, boy.” “Never been much good at toying,” said Brand. “I had a short childhood.” Mother”
― Joe Abercrombie, Half the World