"Transported to a surreal landscape, a young girl kills the first woman she meets and then teams up with three complete strangers to kill again."

"There is no such thing as chance; and what seem to us merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny."

"A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about."

"There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others."

"English was good enough for Jesus Christ and it's good enough for the children of Texas."

"The sum of all human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and Hope."

"EPAULET, n. An ornamented badge, serving to distinguish a military officer from the enemy -- that is to say, from the officer of lower rank to whom his death would give promotion."

"Nobody speaks the truth when there's something they must have."

"Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don't just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. We've all worked with that person. That person is a drag."

"Shopping is better than sex. If you're not satisfied after shopping you can make an exchange for something you really like."

"Any person of average intelligence could write a better commentary than he does. He hasn't covered a story in years."

"I liked New York when it was an up-and-down city for me, low streets and high buildings. But then, for me, it grew horizontal---monotonous."