Humans elect leaders on the basis of the promises they make. We [vampires] try to elect ours based solely on the strength of their character.

“My advice," he added in a whisper, "would be to make your peace with the gods, …”

“Life is a challenge" he once told me, "and only those who rise to the challenge…”

“If this were a made-up story, it would begin at night, with a storm blowing and…”

“ First of all," he said, with a sly smile, "we have to kill you!”