"So in the sweltering heat of a July night, I sang a Christmas carol to a room full of fae, who had been driven out of their homelands by Christians and their cold-iron swords."

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"So in the sweltering heat of a July night, I sang a Christmas carol to a room full of fae, who had been driven out of their homelands by Christians and their cold-iron swords."

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"I have forgotten all about my school days. I have a vague impression that they were detestable."

Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist

Irony, School, Memory, Regret, Youth

"I have a business appointment that I am anxious... to miss."

Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist

Irony, Business, Appointment, Anxiety, Work

"Certainly it constitutes bad news when the people who agree with you are buggier than batshit."

Philip K. Dick, American Writer

Irony, Madness, Truth, Agreement, Perception

"And what's the irony?...In the end... we call the enemy friends... the fake people again friends... should I continue here with the words?"

Deyth Banger, American Blogger

Irony, Truth, Life, Wisdom

"Boston is a moral and intellectual nursery always busy applying first principles to trifles."

George Santayana, American Philosopher

Irony, Intellect, Culture, Observation

"I think this goes more to the idea of 'relentless irony' than 'divine providence."

Donna Tartt, American Novelist

Irony, Fate, Meaning, Interpretation

"It is only because of their stupidity that they are able to be so sure of themselves."

Franz Kafka, Austrian Novelist

Irony, Ignorance, Confidence, Stupidity, Arrogance

"I wonder if they were aware of the power of complimentary alcohol during World War I."

Pawan Mishra, Indian Author

Irony, Humor, History, Influence

"Look innocent. Have hope. "Okay. "And remember "What? "Even O.J. Simpson was acquitted."

Kenneth Eade, American Author

Irony, Humor, Hope, Strategy

"Maybe knowledge is power, but it ain't nearly as as satisfying as punching some smart ass in the chops."

Lois Greiman, American Author

Irony, Knowledge, Violence, Power

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"C'est moi, c'est moi,'tis I,' I told him. It seemed appropriately melodramatic, though I didn't know if he'd catch the reference. I shouldn't have worried. Unexpectedly, he laughed. "Trust you to quote Lancelot rather than Guinevere."

Literature

"Reluctantly, I pulled out my necklace and showed it to them.Samuel frowned. The little figure was stylized; I suppose he couldn't tell what it was at first."A dog?" asked Zee, staring at my necklace."A lamb," I said defensively, tucking it safely back under my shirt. "Because one of Christ's names is 'The Lamb of God.'"Samuel's shoulders shook slightly. "I can see it now, Mercy holding a roomful of vampire at bay with her glowing sheep."I gave his shoulder a hard push, aware of the heat climbing to my cheeks, but it didn't help. He sang in a soft taunting voice, "Mercy had a little lamb..."

Symbolism

"Adam didn't approve of Wal-Mart."

Consumer

"A man learns with age, if he is lucky."

Maturity

"Then Walter died as he lived, he told his mate. A hero, a soldier, and a survivor who chose to protect what was precious to him. I don't think, if you could ask him, that he would have any regrets."

Valor

"Anger is stupid, and stupidity will kill you more surely than your opponent's blade."

Discipline

"Cheeses crusty, got all musty, got damp on the stone of a peach, I agreed. He looked blank, so I repeated it with proper emphasis. " ChEEZ-zes crusty. Got Al -musty. Got DAMp on the StoneofapeaCH."

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"I have forgotten all about my school days. I have a vague impression that they were detestable."

"I have a business appointment that I am anxious... to miss."

"Certainly it constitutes bad news when the people who agree with you are buggier than batshit."

"And what's the irony?...In the end... we call the enemy friends... the fake people again friends... should I continue here with the words?"

"Boston is a moral and intellectual nursery always busy applying first principles to trifles."

"I think this goes more to the idea of 'relentless irony' than 'divine providence."

"It is only because of their stupidity that they are able to be so sure of themselves."

"I wonder if they were aware of the power of complimentary alcohol during World War I."

"Look innocent. Have hope. "Okay. "And remember "What? "Even O.J. Simpson was acquitted."

"Maybe knowledge is power, but it ain't nearly as as satisfying as punching some smart ass in the chops."

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"It was like being leaned on by a very heavy, warm brick. A sexy brick."

"Women are sneaky."

"Such a small thing to cause so much trouble."

"C'est moi, c'est moi,'tis I,' I told him. It seemed appropriately melodramatic, though I didn't know if he'd catch the reference. I shouldn't have worried. Unexpectedly, he laughed. "Trust you to quote Lancelot rather than Guinevere."

"Adam didn't approve of Wal-Mart."

"A man learns with age, if he is lucky."

"Then Walter died as he lived, he told his mate. A hero, a soldier, and a survivor who chose to protect what was precious to him. I don't think, if you could ask him, that he would have any regrets."

"Anger is stupid, and stupidity will kill you more surely than your opponent's blade."

"Cheeses crusty, got all musty, got damp on the stone of a peach, I agreed. He looked blank, so I repeated it with proper emphasis. " ChEEZ-zes crusty. Got Al -musty. Got DAMp on the StoneofapeaCH."