“Most advances in technology occur because they’re either trying to impress women or blow things up. It’s as predictable as the sunrise.”

“If there is one thing predictable about the male of the species, it's their sex drive and their fascination with fire. ... Most advances in technology occur because they're either trying to impress women or blow things up." [Tenzin]”

“She glared at Tensin. "Thanks, that's reassuring." Tensin shrugged. "It should be. I've been alive over five thousand years. If there's one thing predictable about the male of the species, it's their sex drive and their fascination with fire." Beatrice snorted. "That's it, huh?" "Most advances in technology occur because they're either trying to impress women or blow things up. It's as predictable as the sunrise.”

“It’s not that any sufficiently advanced technology is magic, it’s that any technology taking place beyond the threshold of our senses is.”

“Most young women do not welcome promiscuous advances. (Either that, or my luck's terrible.)”

“Love is like trying to wrestle an albino. It’s tough because they’re slippery and all lubed up with sunscreen.”