“There’s a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings.”

“She seemed to think reading was some sort of hobby, as opposed to being as necessary as breathing, sleeping, and eating.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,' I said, sighing.'Is it?' said Veronica, looking surprised. 'Universally acknowledged? Surely that presupposes life similar to human societies beyond this planet, and besides--''No, no, it's a quote from ... Never mind,' I said.”

“There’s a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings.”