"Is that you?" came Shurq’s voice from the darkness within. "Why yes," Bugg said, "it is." "Liar. You’re not you, you’re Bugg. Where’s Tehol? I need … - Steven Erikson

the failure of hope has a name: it is called suffering.

Hadrian held the headphones close to one ear. “What is this, Eden? You’re listening to music? Stupid, crappy music?”
The square-jawed man stared blankly at him. “It’s Celine Dion, sir.”
“Get security up here! I want this man in irons. Prepare the Dark Hole!

Now, it's just occurred to me that we're missing something crucial. Ah, yes, an artist! Bugg, have we a court artist? We need an artist! Find us an artist! Nobody move!