Quotes from Samit Basu

I just don't see why having these powers makes it necessary for all of us to become politicians, warriors, social workers, whatever. We would have tried it before if we really wanted to do it. None of us chose to spend our lives helping people before we got our powers - why should we do it now? Because comics say we should?

Most people believe that gods exist. Many do not; this does not trouble the gods, who know that if gods, in turn, were to not believe that people exist, people would actually cease to exist. Mortal belief does make gods stronger; it inflates their egos, which is always good for the metabolism.

Ling, my soul you sting, in pain I sing, my coffin you bring.

Why do dragons lust for gold?' 'Dragons do not lust for gold. They hoard gold because they are often lazy, and do not like to go out in search for food. Rumours about their hoards ensure a steady stream of questing heroes, in other words, a staple diet. The dragon lust for gold should be called the dragon lust for gold-lusting food,' said Asvin.

Gaam's room was decorated in accordance with the Shanti-Joddhist Principles of Harmony. On entry, he was welcomed with great affection by his dog, Queeen, who had been called Queen before Gaam discovered numerology.

Who are you, O noble one?' asked Gaam, 'My friend the centauress has walked these lands many times, but she has never seen one as mighty as you.' 'Then heed my words, dwarf,'--the Kol-dwellers all flinched and looked at Gaam, but he was unmoved--'and tell thy woman-horse I am Sir Cyr, Guardian of the Bridge.' 'Sir what?' asked Gaam. 'Sir Cyr.' 'Never mind. (...)

This was about twelve years ago, when I was just starting out in the business. There was this fearsome old pirate called Greenbeard. Killed hundreds of people, sank ships, robbed, plundered, pillaged, was generally unpleasant. You know the type.' 'Why was his beard green?' 'It wasn't. But the other colours were taken. (...)

Sometimes two people need to fall apart to realize how much they need to fall back together.

A world of magic,' said the Civilian, 'is not a world governed by rules. Of course, there are always rules, but where magic exists, these rules create themselves and change often. (...)

me that the gods had given me everything

One of the fundamental laws of Nature is that when a great ape (or ape-man) visits a big city for the first time, he kidnaps a young, beautiful woman and climbs up a tower. The laws of magic can be broken, but no one argues with Nature. Bali picked Maya up and threw her over his shoulder.

History tells us that some things never change. One of these things is: history bores a lot of people.

There are so many people in this world that can be right for each other. If there weren't, then cheating would never be an issue. Everyone would find their one true love and life would be great—relationships would be a piece of cake. But that's not how it is in reality, and I realize this.

It hurts me to know that there are other women out there in the world that could make you happy.

A violet glow spread in the east. On Kirin's arm, the Gauntlet of Tatsu bled an angry scarlet fire. The dragon on their left snorted impatiently. It is time, said Kirin. What is time? asked his dragon, confused. It, snapped Kirin. Move.