Maarten

“Very few things actually get manufactured these days, because in an infinitely large Universe such as, for instance, the one in which we live, most things one could possibly imagine and a lot of things one would rather not, grow somewhere.”
― Douglas Adams, Life, the Universe and Everything

“On the way back they sang a number of tuneful and reflective songs on the subjects of peace, justice, morality, culture, sport, family life and the obliteration of all other life forms.”
― Douglas Adams, Life, the Universe and Everything

“Sazed, I've raised some fifteen daughters," Tindwyl said, entering the room. "No teenage girl is stable. Some are just better at hiding it than others.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Well of Ascension

“Because Ford never learned to say his original name, his father eventually died of shame, which is still a terminal disease in some parts of the Galaxy.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy