There is a kind of animal frenzy can be whipped up sometimes among fools and children, often using religion… — Sheri S. Tepper

I’ll tell you, nothing is so dangerous as ambition in a man who cares not who stands in his way.

“Oh, but I am soiled beyond all cleansing.…”

“Nonsense,” said Mavin impatiently. “You are silly beyond all belief, but that is your sole sin I am aware of, young man.”

“Parasites,” hissed Aunt Six, just loud enough that he could not fail to hear. “No skills of their own, so they must live by preventing others from using common sense.”