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“By the same token that all history is a kind of fantasy, though, all fantasy is in its own fashion a kind of history. Whatever we invent we must build from the foundations of what we know of the hopes and fears, desires and ambitions of men. All fantasy reflects that knowledge, just as all knowledge partakes of fantastic speculation. For this reason, we must by no means despise histories of pasts which never were, for they may help us nevertheless to understand what we are and may become. Perchance they may even help us to a better understanding of ourselves than that history in which we have consente4d to believe.
[Epilogue, section 2]”
― The Werewolves of London
[Epilogue, section 2]”
― The Werewolves of London
“On discovering a fire, the instructions ran, shout Fire and try to put it out. It was useful, heart-of the matter advice, and could be extended almost indefinitely in any direction. On discovering your husband's guests are arseholes, shout Arseholes and try to put them out.”
― Down Cemetery Road
― Down Cemetery Road
“Fenki: 'It would be rude to interrupt the Night Worms when they feast on your tasty blood ...”
― Elric in the Dream Realms
― Elric in the Dream Realms
“My instructions are disobeyed, my reputation has been irreversibly damaged, and my office wallpaper has been ruined.”
― Ten Second Staircase
― Ten Second Staircase
“Don’t martyr yourself. Your workers’ comp won’t cover it.'
--Shawn's boss, Manny.”
― Your House Will Pay
--Shawn's boss, Manny.”
― Your House Will Pay
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