We are unutterably alone essentially, especially in the things most intimate and most important.
Sometimes, if you want to change a man's mind, you have to change the mind of the man next to him first.
I wonder if people always choose what will make them unhappy.
I am very good at groveling.
Where are my guards, Teleus?" He was still speaking softly. Three men dead and he wasn't even breathing hard, Costis noted.
I knew I would be in the story somewhere," Eugenides interjected. "Oh no," said Phresine, "This was a humble servant. " "Ouch. " "Though very courageous. " "Not me," whispered Eugenides to his pillow.
I have a whole guard room full of brawny veterans who'd enjoy a chance to drag two Eddisians out of here, particularly if you kicked a lot and they could kick you back.
Marriage marks the end of many short follies - being one long stupidity.
My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.
Boredom slays more of existence than war.
The most intolerable pain is produced by prolonging the keenest pleasure.