“This century hasn't got the lock on insanity.”

“Perhaps evil is the crucible of goodness... and perhaps even Satan - Satan, in spite of himself - somehow serves to work out the will of God.”

“The terror drifted over georgetown like the sun over a blind mans eyes”

“Her shoes were comfortable. They reflected her hope for the evening.”

“The child was slender as fleeting hope.”

“Your mother's in here, Karras. Would you like to leave a message? I'll see that she gets it.”

“Adieu, sucky speed-reading critics and reviewers!"Terry Dare, gothic author in Blatty's book "Elsewhere", just before he crosses over.”