“footnote:"With all due respect" is grown-up talk for "I think you're stupid.”
“I take a step toward him and grin cheerfully. "With all due respect, I don't see the Republic tacking up wanted posters with your pretty face on them.”
“I once asked a young dissertation writer whether her suddenly grayed hair was due to ill health or personal tragedy; she answered: “It was the footnotes”.”
“I think you and he need to talk. And once you do, I won’t have to worry about being jumped like a felon again.”Blay frowned. “He and I have nothing to say to each other—”“With all due respect, the ligature marks around my neck would suggest otherwise.”
“The entire world of grown-ups is corrupt and stupid.”
“Everyone thinks you make mistakes when you're young. But I don't think we make any fewer when we're grown up.”