# Quote — S.S. Van Dine, The Bishop Murder Case

> A fairy tale in terms of blood—a world in anamorphosis—a perversion of all rationality.… It’s unthinkable, senseless, like black magic and sorcery and thaumaturgy. It’s downright demented.

- Author: [S.S. Van Dine](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ss-van-dine.md)
- Book: [The Bishop Murder Case](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ss-van-dine/the-bishop-murder-case.md)
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## More from this book

> “Oh, my dear fellow! I’m not indulgin’ in implications. I’m merely givin’ tongue to my youthful curiosity, don’t y’ know.”

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ss-van-dine/the-bishop-murder-case/oh-my-dear.md)

> “You’re probably right,” sighed Vance. “I haven’t any coruscatin’ arguments to combat you with. Only, I’m disappointed. I don’t like anticlimaxes, especially when they don’t jibe with my idea of the dramatist’s talent. Pardee’s death at this moment is too deuced neat—it clears things up too tidily. There’s too much utility in it, and too little imagination.”

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ss-van-dine/the-bishop-murder-case/youre-probably-right.md)

> “Do you play chess, by the by?” asked Vance.
>
> “Used to. But no more. A beautiful game, though—if it wasn't for the players.”

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ss-van-dine/the-bishop-murder-case/do-you-play.md)