“People pitied only what they could easily slaughter.”

“His father had told him time and again never to underestimate the power of something that could kill you.”

“Well, then he would be at war with the government, and death was an unfortunate side effect of any revolution. Change always had a price tag. But once he took over, the people would realize he was a better ruler than the disorganized, self-interested mob that called themselves Congress -- men who didn't know anything, being led by a president who knew even less.”

“Promises were like laws; smart men knew when to break both.”

“If there is one thing worse than self-pity, it was other people's pity.”

“God could easily appear and clear up the global religious chaos and confusion. But a delusion can never appear in reality.”

“Just be careful, hon,” Rosanna said.“Oh, are the plates hot?” I flinched back just before my hands made contact.Rosanna laughed. “No, but hot boys can burn you just as easily.”