"Dandish was the ideal empiricist. Pushing back the borders of ignorance, that was his only reason for living."

"Ironically, or so it seemed to Tristam, the day was perfect and the green countryside rolled past in ordered tranquil…"

"“Tristam,” the old man said softly. “If I may be completely candid, you are the poorest liar. Lack of experience, no …"

"No man of the first rank is ever satisfied with his accomplishments, no matter what others make of them."

"Observations interpreted by reason. Few, if any, ideas have had such impact on the lives of men."

"“Well, perhaps you have begun your journey toward wisdom, Mr. Flattery,” Kent said seriously. “We have such a short t…"

"The carriage, Tristam realized, was becoming the metaphor for this period of his life: he neither owned, drove, nor d…"

"“They say wine will kill you slowly.” He nodded his head solemnly. “But that’s all right, we’re in no hurry.”"

"If sleep sought him, it was spectacularly unsuccessful."

"Roderick has been known to have titles and estates granted to those in his circle for accomplishing nothing more than…"