I obviously have more faith in these people than you do, John." "Maybe that's because I know them better. - Mike Resnick

“It is an honest wager on an honest fight between two evenly-matched masters of the fistic arts,” says Pedro.
“Who would have believed it?” says Benny.
“Believed what?” asks Pedro.
“You manage to cram five lies into an eighteen-word sentence,” answers Benny.

“A very reasonable attitude,” said Mr. Ahasuerus.
“That’s probably why it’s so rare around here,” said Flint.

Don't worry," said Monk. "It'll be a cakewalk."
"Cakes don't walk, Jupiter," said Flint. "They fall.