“Throughout history, more has been lost to over-eager zealots than to mediocre slackers. A slacker leaves well enough alone. A zealot, a true patriot or company man, will keep pushing and pushing and pushing until the situation is screwed up… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“Throughout history, more has been lost to over-eager zealots than to mediocre slackers. A slacker leaves well enough alone. A zealot, a true patriot… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“But the concepts of the physical sciences were ill-adapted to a world filled with acting men and women. The psychologic, the economic, these were… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“Come now, Mr. Windsor. Even with your limited knowledge and frame of reference, you must recognize that diplomacy is merely a cover for the… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“For all the clever jokes that could be made here involving "mind" and "matter" there is one sure and certain variation you can take… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“Edwin is prepared to believe that a glass exists. And further, that this glass holds liquid.” — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“He is called Excelsior. In Latin the name means "ever higher". This impossible man does not know this. To be fair, there are a… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“You hunt and catch your own food. Am I correct?" "We are fierce predators of the night," DeChevue said proudly. Edwin tried again, "You… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“DeChevue entered the room. His long coat, which was draped across his shoulders, flowed behind him like a cape. An absurd effect, Edwin thought.… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“Topper had once heard a saying, "If you set out on the path to revenge, first dig two graves." But things worked a little… — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“She sucked in air as if the only reason for her to breathe was to expel pain.” — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
“There is no such thing as coincidence, Topper. It is always, always your enemies conspiring against you." (from How to Succeed in Evil)” — Patrick E. McLean Copy Share Image
