Ori supposed there were as many unspeakable stories as there were men come back from war. — China Miéville

“We’re all racing,” he said.

“Yeah, but some of us in the wrong direction.”

When the rich grow afraid, they get nasty. We say: A government for need not greed!

“History...” Jacobs spoke with terse authority. Brought Ori to a hush. “Is all full. And dripping. With the corpses. Of them who trusted the incorruptible.”