“The key to success isn't much good until one discovers the right lock to insert it in.”

“A capacity, and taste, for reading, gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, or one of the keys, to the already solved problems. And not only so. It gives a relish, and facility, for successfully pursuing the [yet] unsolved ones.”

“It is a key keeper’s right to bestow a copy of his key on anyone he wishes. But this practice―a phenomenal rite―is hardly ever performed. To receive a copy of the key means to have its imprint seared into your hand. Holding that branded replica over the front lock miraculously parts the gates to Dreamland. It works just as effectively as inserting the genuine key. Staggering to think about, isn’t it? You might consider clenching your fists when you dream.”

“This is your heart. Keep it locked until the chap turns up who has the key.”

“The bad news: There is no key to the universe. The good news: It was never locked.”

“Of course I am the only one with the answer. For every lock, there is a key. I created the lock, so I therefore know of the key. - Sobek”