Quotes From "The Aeronauts Windlass" By Jim Butcher

Fear was wisdom in a situation like this, and he was pleased that Folly was obviously intelligent enough to know it. He hoped that she would use the fear to make her cleverer, rather than more foolish, but that was asking much of a human, relatively odd or not. Jim Butcher

HOW CAN YOU KNOW THIS?” the Voice demanded.“ I look at things and think about them, ” Folly replied. “And use my intuition, of course, and deduction and induction, as well as any historical or theoretical models that seem to apply. Jim Butcher

Calliope was never still. Even when she was seemingly motionless, he could see her mind at work, sorting ideas, seeking solutions, cataloging the space around her. To see her beauty, one had to see her in motion. Jim Butcher

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It is often very useful for others to think you less intelligent than you are, " Benedict said, his tone amused. "It works particularly well against those who aren't as intelligent as you in the first place. Jim Butcher

That woman, " Grimm said quietly, "drives me quite insane." Kettle grunted. "Why'd you marry her, then? Jim Butcher

In the void, there is no distinction of east and west." Gwen blinked slightly at that. "I know all of those words, and yet when strung together like that I have no idea what they mean. Jim Butcher

There's no way to know what's going to happen, Folly. But we'll blood well be on our feet when it does. Jim Butcher

There is but one reality, that is true -- but the two of you experience it in slightly different ways. The older you get, I should think, the more you will come to understand that the universe is very much a looking glass, Miss Lancaster. Jim Butcher

You do everything by the book, like everybody else, you get the same results s everybody else. Jim Butcher

If the nature of her foes would speak to the credit of Bridget's death, then surely the nature of her allies would speak even more loudly about clearly of her life. Jim Butcher

Back-to-back", Bayard replied, and Grimm felt the sudden, wiry pressure of the other man's shoulders pressed against the middle of his back." I should be friends with taller people, " Grimm panted." Bite your tongue, old boy, or I'll hack apart your ankles. Jim Butcher

Remember who you are. This creature wants to take it from you. Do not let him. Jim Butcher

A ship's captain was her master and the right hand of God in Heaven Himself, and concerned with matters of such grave importance that minor issues like food for the mortals in his command were entirely beneath him." I'll get someone else to take this duty, sir, " Creedy said stoutly." The nonessential personnel are already on leave, XO, " Grimm replied. "All the remaining hands are fully engaged in installing the new systems and making repairs. You know that."" But, sir, " Creedy said. "What will the crew. Jim Butcher

Coz, " he said. "You really must learn to shut your mouth from time to time. You'll taste less shoe letter. Jim Butcher

He had traded the lives of people he did not know for those of men he did. That was, he supposed, human nature. Jim Butcher

Industry and determination, Mister Kettle, can transform the difficult into the routine, " Grimm said. Jim Butcher

Rowl reminded himself that cats were eternally patient, and that he would not simply explode if he did not fling himself from Littlemouse's arms and go exploring. Which was not to say that he could not do so if he wished, because cats were also their own masters. He decided that his patience was practically legendary- which was fortunate... Jim Butcher

Death is just one more Path. One you'll come to in time. Jim Butcher

Being called "dangerous" by a cat could mean a great many things, but it was generally delivered as something of a compliment. Jim Butcher

It was why no sane cat allowed kits to come anywhere near human beings. Humans seemed to feel that it was perfectly acceptable to teach kits to accept food from their hands as a matter of course, rather than teaching them the importance of hunting skill and self-reliance. Jim Butcher

Rowl felt sure that Bridget's fragile feelings would be crushed if he denied her the pleasure of sharing her meat with him. Jim Butcher

He is a cat, Miss Lancaster. Asking him such questions is an exercise in futility. Jim Butcher

When a single cat let loose a war cry, it was an unsettling sound. When two cats suddenly wailed at each other in a similar fashion, it was downright unne Jim Butcher

He had to give humans credit where it was due - they did seem to have a knack for building interesting places for cats to explore. Jim Butcher

Littlemouse was in danger, doubtless a prisoner, and the humans could not be trusted to handle her rescue with appropriate violence. They might be willing to leave someone alive, and Rowl was not prepared to tolerate incompetence where his personal human was concerned. He had just gotten her properly trained. Jim Butcher

...after a pointless delay for the humans to collect all their toys and keepsakes, he was able to take his rightful place in Littlemouse's arms and heard them all in the proper direction. Jim Butcher

What is going to happen to the Aurorans?""They are prisoners of war, " Albion said. "I should imagine they will be set to work at the base of the Spire."Grimm tightened his jaw. "No, sir."" No?"" No, sir, " Grimm said. "I've seen that place. You might as well tie a noose around their necks and stand them on blocks of ice, if you want them to die a slow death. It will be cleaner."" I'm not sure why this concerns you, Captain, " Albion said." Because they surrendered to me, " Grimm said. "They gave me their parole, sir. They could have fought on with no real chance of victory, and it would have been bloody. But that surrender saved blood and lives of Albions and Aurorans alike. I will not see Captain Castillo repaid with such churlish treatment. . Jim Butcher

Her father had always said that a man could be fairly judged by the quality of his allies and that of his enemies. Jim Butcher

Journeyman stared at Grimm as though Grimm had just suggested that the engineer should prostitute his mother to pirates. Jim Butcher