“Something terrible happened in Salem in 1692 . . . but it isn't what you think!”
“Terrible mania, when something happens, to enquire what.”
“Because that’s how it works after something terrible has happened. You know this is true if something terrible has ever happened to you. A thousand objects take on new meaning. Everything is a reminder of something else.”
“Power isn't about doing something terrible to someone who's weaker than you, Reiner. It's having the strength to do something terrible, and choosing not to.”
“Why isn't life better designed so it warns you when terrible things are about to happen?”
“I've got a secret for you," she whispered with n unpleasant grin on her face, "Something terrible is going to happen. Something terrible... and something wonderful.”