“You are a cynical man, Mr. Pleasant.""We live in cynical times, Miss Cain.”

“You say one more thing that sounds like it's ripped from the pages of a really bad gothic romance and I'm out of here, are we clear?" - Valkyrie Cain”

“Oh, China. How I have missed you.''And I have missed you, Eliza. But don't worry, next time my aim will be better.”

“You need to find yourself a new hero." - Skulduggery Pleasant.”

“We're not retreating, we're advancing in reverse.' --Skulduggery Pleasant”

“Please forgive me," Pleasant said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.”

“That was a good day for me," Skulduggery said. "I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain.”