Daniel Nayeri

“Because some things that seem unimportant now can change the course of human history -- and I am a student of human history.”

“I think the biggest lie the devil ever told was that beauty and goodness are the same.”

“The world is full of stupid people. That's why we have rules. But with enough intelligence, a person can be above the rules. She can make rules.”

“If it looks real and feels real, do you think it matters if it's real?”

“You obviously don't have my soul or you wouldn't be trying to make deals.”

“Do you know what makes someone beautiful? Confidence. You don't have to have this shape eyes or that shape lips. No one seems to be able to decide which shape is best anyway. You can have every kind of blemish. It's confidence that attracts people. That's what everybody's looking for. It's what no potion can really give you. And believe me, Belle, you've got it. You've got it if you want it.”

“The tree leaves rustled like that noise e-books make when you turn the page.”

“Human history is full of great men, great women, individuals, with the will for power - all of them with governesses like her.”

“It's not worth losing your soul to win a guy.”

“You see, Valentin, there is no such thing as time. It's just a road, a path to travel on. Most of the world is on a train, traveling forward all the time, speeding toward death, with a set schedule and someone else in charge.”

“Waiters are the help, dear. It's like falling in love with a blender!”