“Throughout history, more has been lost to over-eager zealots than to mediocre slackers. A slacker leaves well enough alone. A zealot, a… — Patrick E. McLean History 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,… — Patrick E. McLean Men and women 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… — Patrick E. McLean Limited knowledge 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… — Patrick E. McLean Laws of physics Copy Share Image
“Edwin is prepared to believe that a glass exists. And further, that this glass holds liquid.” — Patrick E. McLean Humor 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… — 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… — Patrick E. McLean Division of labor 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,… — Patrick E. McLean Clothes Make The Man 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… — Patrick E. McLean Dig Two Graves 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… — Patrick E. McLean Luck Copy Share Image
