The Dog That Laid Eggs Quotes

“I'll investigate, but I've still got to be cautious, because a monster in one's lap isn't always a good thing.”
― Jonathan Maas, The Dog That Laid Eggs

“Thesis, antithesis, synthesis," he said. "That is where all truth comes from. One idea is born---thesis. A counter-idea rises to fight it---antithesis. From the clash of the two arises truth---synthesis.”
― Jonathan Maas, The Dog That Laid Eggs

“Dear Jethro: I’ve spent the last few days in the Scottish Highlands with my newfound weight-lifting comrades, and we’ve been tossing cabers, putting stones and throwing hammers. My training has consisted of lifting a cow every day since it was a calf, and I hope to soon lift a full-grown bull over my head. I am enjoying this newfound freedom with my jacked friends, and though I miss Hitch with all my heart, I have no plans to return soon. Vera-Lee”
― Jonathan Maas, The Dog That Laid Eggs

“This is what happens when you age, Vera-Lee, and it just makes more of you to love,” said Jethro. “You ain’t a fifteen-year-old wife now, you’re nineteen and a bit past your prime, but that don’t matter—” “Dr.”
― Jonathan Maas, The Dog That Laid Eggs

“Hitch saw his dog Salem’s golden frame collapsed and quivering on the ground, and he knew something was wrong. She’d been fine the day before, swimming in the creek just as careless as a dog swimming in a creek should be, but Salem was now moaning, fussing and generally acting as if a cat had just been elected governor. Hitch”
― Jonathan Maas, The Dog That Laid Eggs