“I can see that an insufficent, or perhaps even defective, socialization process has led you to believe that four-letter words add power to languauge” HumorChildPrestonPendergastStill Life With Crows Author:Preston and Child
“Pendergast," Ridder said. His voice was low and very, very cold. Despite herself, Corrie shivered when she saw the look on his face. Pendergast stopped. "Yes?" Ridder's eyes glittered like mica. "You've disturbed our lunch and agitated our guest. Isn't there something you ought to say to him before you leave?" "I don't believe so." Pendergast seemed to consider a moment. "Unless, perhaps, it is a quotation from Einstein: 'The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance.' I would suggest to Dr. Chauncy that in combination, the two qualities are even more alarming.” HumorWittyPendergastStill Life With Crows Author:Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, Still Life With Crows