Barry

“The cataract of grief is a longer drop than Niagara, and I guess I've not reached the river of acceptance at the bottom.”
― Dean Koontz, Seize the Night

“I want you all to know,” Skulduggery said, “that we are the first line of defence. In fact, we’re practically the only line of defence. If we fail, there won’t be a whole lot anyone else will be able to do. What I’m trying to say is that failure at this point isn’t really the smart move to make. We are not to fail, do I make myself absolutely clear? Failure is bad, it won’t help us in the short term and certainly won’t do us any favours in the long run, and I think I’ve lost track of this speech, and I’m not too sure where it’s headed. But I know where it started and that’s what you’ve got to keep in mind. Where’s my hat?”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“Whether people praise you or criticize you, try to accept it gracefully. It takes all kinds of conditions to create a strong tree.”
― James Norbury, Big Panda & Tiny Dragon

“I'm getting pretty tired of unicorns. Could we try to get a regular horse around here for once?”
― Margaret Stohl, Forever Red