“There are other, civilised ways of dealing with the matter," Dllenahkh insisted.Darithiven looked at him with pity. "Then, by your definition, this cannot be civilisation.”

“Judging other humans and finding them wanting is what the Sadiri do.”

“Remember your ancestors, dream of your descendants and work hard while you're living.”

“I find that sometimes if you just sit still, things have a way of finding you before you can find them.”

“Ever wonder if you've done the right thing?" I asked him finally."Frequently," he replied. "Legalities notwithstanding, to not wonder indicates a dangerous lack of awareness of the near-infinite array of choices presented by life. More tea?”

“Conscience is just a polite word for cowardice. No civilised man regrets a pleasure.”

“I think if a story has a message it should be incidental and accidental, otherwise it leans too close to indoctrination.”