“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”

“I am, by calling, a dealer in words; and words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”

“I follow the Law—the Most Excellent Law.”

“All we have of freedomAll we use or knowThis our fathers bought for usLong and long ago”

“Something I owe to the soil that grew—More to the life that fed—But most to Allah who gave me twoSeparate sides to my head.”

“Now Rann the Kite brings home the nightThat Mang the Bat sets free—The herds are shut in byre and hutFor loosed till dawn are we.This is the hour of pride and power,Talon and tusk and claw.Oh, hear the call!--Good hunting allThat keep the Jungle Law!”

“Holden went to his bungalow and began to understand that he was not alone in the world, and also that he was afraid for the sake of another, -- which is the most soul-satisfying fear known to man.”