Vampires pretending to be humans pretending to be vampires ... How avant-garde! — Anne Rice

"I see . . ." said the vampire thoughtfully, and slowly he walked across the room towards the window. [first line]

People who cease to believe in God or goodness altogether still believe in the devil. I don't know why. No, I do indeed know why. Evil is always possible. And goodness is eternally difficult.

Your quest is for darkness only. This sea is not your sea. The myths of men are not your myths. Men’s treasures are not yours.