Quotes of: Alloy Keyword

People today...it seems they are good, or sometimes evil, mostly by inertia, not by choice.

The Alloy of Law

A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner, but more durable alloy.

Samuel Butler

Why do they call it research if I've only done it this one time?

The Alloy of Law

Oh, Wax has always been solemn, but when he's at his best, there's a smirk underneath.

The Alloy of Law

And don't waste time worshipping Harmony. Doing good the worship.

The Alloy of Law

I need something, Wax. A place to look. You always did the thinking.” “Yes, having a brain helps with that, surprisingly.

The Alloy of Law

The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.

The Alloy of Law

The rest of the time, I don't do so much thinkin'. 'Cuz if I did, I'd go running back to where things is simple. You see?

The Alloy of Law

It’s what happens when you shoot someone,” Wayne pointed out. “At least, usually someone has the good sense to get dead when you go to all the trouble to shoot them.

The Alloy of Law

Pure gold does not rust. Only gold alloys do so. You may have golden dreams. But if you go in the company of toxic people, your become "a gold alloy" and what that means is that you can rust at any time!

The Great Hand Book of Quotes

Wayne's a little attached to that hat," Waxillium said. "He thinks it's lucky." Wayne: "It is lucky. I ain't never died while wearing that hat." Marasi frowned. "I ... I'm not sure I know how to respond." Wax: "That's a common reaction to Wayne.

The Alloy of Law

So,” Marasi said, “you traded a dead man’s scarf for another dead man’s gun. But…the gun itself belonged to someone dead, so by the same logic—” “Don’t try,” Waxillium said. “Logic doesn’t work on Wayne.” “I bought a ward ...

The Alloy of Law

Actually, [Wax] said, we came here because we needed someplace safe to think for a few hours." Ranette: "Your mansion isn't safe?" Wax: "My butler failed to poison me, then tried to shoot me, then set off an explosive in my study" Ranette: "Huh.... Y...

The Alloy of Law

I suggested she write down her thoughts" He said, "and, well, my daughter is a very thorough woman." "I can see that" Waxillium said. "I suggest that you never ask her to pass the milk" Wayne added under his breath, so only Waxillium could hear "She ...

The Alloy of Law

Money and religion are perfect alloy.

Master of Stupidity

Wayne: You wanna know why I really came to find you? Waxilliam: Why? Wayne: I thought of you happy in a comfy bed, resting and relaxing, spending the rest of your life sipping tea and reading papers while people bring you food and maids rub your toes...

The Alloy of Law

I don't know how to make Harper and Alloy want me, not just my name.

L. J. Smith

Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Dan Gable

A soft knock at the door interrupted him in the middle of spreading the articles out on his desk. He looked up to see Tillaume in the doorway holding a tray of tea and a basket, the handle over his arm. “Tea, my lord?” “That would be wonderful....

The Alloy of Law

The habit of reading is the only enjoyment in which there is no alloy; it lasts when all other pleasures fade.

Anthony Trollope

I was quite unable to make any white metal alloy hard enough to be made into powder by my machinery.

Henry Bessemer