The lies we tell other people are nothing to the lies we tell ourselves.

“So this," she said, "what's happening and what's going to happen, this isn't yo…”

“This isn't funny. She was almost killed.''I'm aware. You're waiting to see if I…”

“Who's your friend?""I'm glad you asked that," said Tanith. "Her name's Darquess…”

“Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into f…”