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Persons who disguise themselves when they go out into the world rarely do so for innocent purposes. At best, they mean to pull some merry prank; all too often, they intend a considerably deeper mischief.

— Matthew Hughes The Spiral Labyrinth (2007)

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Life is a hopeless rear guard action against an overwhelming foe; still how can we not admire those who battle on regardless?

Majestrum (2006)

But in this age, logic was a flame that must be frequently starved of fuel.

The Spiral Labyrinth (2007)

“You ask if anyone has ‘tested the concept.’ But why would anyone test reality? Reality is not for testing, but for living with.”

The Spiral Labyrinth (2007)

“Often, when a stranger says, ‘Trust me,’ a wise man puts his hand on his purse and backs away.”

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When all the good ideas have been expended, I quoted to myself, one might as well try a bad one.

Hespira (2009)

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