Men who thought of themselves as gods fell the farthest, and the hardest.

It may be a species of impudence to think that the way you understand God is the way God is. (60).

The Duke has decreed that the Castle is not cold." The gentleman's lips are almost blue from this lack of cold. "And the Duke is right and correct in this as in all things."

...some very beautiful tapestries line the walls, but many of them are also full of holes. Perhaps the Duke has decreed that there are no moths, either.

Just remember,” he told her. “If you run from me, I will pursue.

You're like a half-tamed creature, still shy of the bridle. 'Except you enthrall me, never shall be free.' But freedom is an illusion, anyway.

If evil had a laugh, she thought it would sound like his.