335 quotes
“Hey, you’re getting to be almost worth how much it costs to feed you.”
“Good thing, ’cause I got no plan to eat less.”
The Crystal City (2003)
Wasn't that their natural right, to know the truth so as to be able to let the truth lead them to do good or evil, as they chose?
Red Prophet (1988)
If it isn't a wonderful story first, who cares how "important" it is?
Future on Fire (1991)
I've learned much, Father, and this above all: that no station in life is above any other, if it's occupied by someone with a good heart.
Prentice Alvin (1989)
“Our savior will resurrect us,” said Peggy, “but I haven’t noticed that Christians end up any less dead at the end of life than heathens.”
Alvin Journeyman (1995)
The billion billion paths of his life lay open before him, waiting for his first choices, for the first changes in the world around him to eliminate a million futures every second.
Seventh Son (1987)
When people say perhaps it's cause they're lying. Either they don't believe the thing they're saying, or they do believe it only they don't want to admit they do.
Alvin Journeyman (1995)
The Lord took twice the time making thee, Alvin Smith, cause it took that long to put the mischief in.
Heartfire (1998)
There are many steps on the continuum between controlling something and doing nothing at all.
“Everybody thinks they want to see the truth,” said Tenkswa-Tawa. “That’s one of the lies we tell ourselves.”
The Crystal City (2003)
What you are is a man who means to be good, and undo the bad he's done, and that's as good as any man ever gets.
Alvin Journeyman (1995)
I've seen Australia and I've lived on an asteroid and I'd take the asteroid.
Shadow of the Giant (2005)
“I don’t have to be a gentleman,” said Balzac. “I am an artist.”
Heartfire (1998)
I always tell what I believe. Whether it's true, I'm no more sure than any man.
Seventh Son (1987)
Religion makes them crazy. Not a woman I ever met wasn't crazy with religion.
Seventh Son (1987)
She can't help her red skin, and she isn't heathen. In fact, she's a Baptist, which is almost like being Christian, only louder.
Red Prophet (1988)
To expect wickedness from human beings is the best way I know of to avoid surprises. And when I am surprised, it's always pleasantly.
Heartfire (1998)
What a silly god, he makes everybody born bad to go to burning hell. Why so mad? All his fault!
Red Prophet (1988)
Last night Alvin just got mad, which she said would only guarantee that he'd stay stupid.
Prentice Alvin (1989)
It wasn't so bad being a slave when your owner was yourself and stood up for you.
Heartfire (1998)