And an unaware witch means a witch who doesn't know she's a witch, and because she's a woman that makes her double trouble. Never trust a woman." My mothers a woman," I said, suddenly feeling a little angry, "and I trust her." Mothers are usually women," said the Spook. "And mothers are usually quite trustworthy, as long as you're their son. Otherwise, look out!

— Joseph Delaney

Be less than what you are so that you can become more.” ― Joseph Delaney, The Spook's Sacrifice

— Joseph Delaney

But if everything's already decided, then what's the point of living? - Tom, pg 437

— Joseph Delaney

I can't be yours forever, May," I told her, the words flying into my mouth as if by magic. "I already belong to someone else. I belong to Alice!

— Joseph Delaney

I see a girl, soon to be a woman," Gibb continues. "The girl who will share your life. She will love you, she will betray you, and finally she will die for you. And it will all have been for nothing. All for nothing in the end.

— Joseph Delaney

Just one thing worse than the dark, ain't there? And that's what's inside it - the things that call it home ...

— Joseph Delaney

Most things look better from a distance... And as a matter of fact, so do most people. - The Spook, pg 435

— Joseph Delaney

Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid.

— Joseph Delaney

The difference between the word fiend and friend is merely one letter. I could easily be the latter. If you knew me better...

— Joseph Delaney

We three alone have the speed, skill and power to do what must be done', said Grimaldi. 'You have the Destiny Blade and Bone Cutter — in addition to the talents inherited from your mother. Alice wields powerful magic, and I am Grimaldi.

— Joseph Delaney