City of the Beasts

The longer I live, the more uninformed I feel. Only the young have an explanation for everything.

Words are not that important when you recognize intentions.

Before you conquer the mountain, you must learn to overcome your fear.

His lifetime was less than a fraction of a second in infinity. Or maybe he did not even exist; maybe human beings, the planets, everything in Creation were a dream...an illusion. He smiled with humility when he remembered...

My father says that fear is good; it's the body's alarm system, it warns us of danger. But sometimes danger can't be avoided, and then you have to forget about being afraid.

He had a principle: if you lend money and never see the person again, that's money well spent.

You're one of a kind, Kate!" Alex said, and smiled. "We all are, Alexander.

—Con la edad se adquiere cierta humildad, Alexander. Mientras más años cumplo, más ignorante me siento. Sólo los jóvenes tienen explicación para todo. A tu edad se puede ser arrogante y no importa mucho hacer el ridículo —replicó ella secamente.