“Human history is full of great men, great women, individuals, with the will for power - all of them with governesses like her.”

“Because some things that seem unimportant now can change the course of human history -- and I am a student of human history.”

“The world is full of stupid people. That's why we have rules. But with enough intelligence, a person can be above the rules. She can make rules.”

“Waiters are the help, dear. It's like falling in love with a blender!”

“The tree leaves rustled like that noise e-books make when you turn the page.”

“What are you giving him?"Nicola Vileroy tilted her head... " Something to mesmerize and delight him. Something absolutely ethereal that would capture his imagination and not let go. ""Ooh, Nintendo, how lovely!”

“You see, Valentin, there is no such thing as time. It's just a road, a path to travel on. Most of the world is on a train, traveling forward all the time, speeding toward death, with a set schedule and someone else in charge.”