The Laughter of Small Gods Quotes

“You can't go wrong if you start by simply simmering onions in olive oil. After that the possibilities are endless.”
― William Widmaier, The Laughter of Small Gods: A book of short stories, poetry, mumblings, and whispers.

“Let me tell you, Luck is a small god who would as soon dance on your enemy's grave as on your own. You must be careful. Really William, you must be very careful.”

He flipped the menu over and back, as if a new page would magically appear.

“So, you believe in small gods?”

He sniffed and shrugged his shoulders, refusing to look up at me.

“I try not to. The more you believe in them the more they play with you. Best to pretend they don't exist.”
― William Widmaier, The Laughter of Small Gods: A book of short stories, poetry, mumblings, and whispers.

“Luck is like a sensuous woman who sits on your lap when you are unconscious, and leaves as soon as you wake up.”
― William Widmaier, The Laughter of Small Gods: A book of short stories, poetry, mumblings, and whispers.