That is the eternal folly of man. To be chasing after the sweet flesh, without realising that it is simply a pretty cover for the bones. Worm food. At night, you're rubbing against worm food. No offense meant.

“Anything electronic seemed fundamentally magical to Shadow, and liable to evapo…”

“It would have been hard for Fat Charlie to say exactly when the accumulation of…”

“Silas consumed only one food, and it was not bananas.”

“You can't trust other people. If it's important, you have to do it yourself.”