The billion Lords of Hell stand arrayed about you. Tell us. Why should we let you leave? Helmet or no, you have no power here. After all, what power have dreams in Hell?
Tell me, Lucifer Morningstar, what power would Hell have if those here imprisoned were not able to dream of Heaven?
She has been held captive for more than 60 years. Demeaned, abused, defiled. And you will not set her free because you need ideas? Well, if it’s ideas you want, then you shall have them in abundance.[to Richard, about Calliope]
People only ever use your name when you’re in trouble.[to Jed]
People feel as pleased to have been born as if they did it themselves. But they get upset and hurt and shaken when they die. But eventually, I learned that all they really need is a kind word and a friendly face. Like they had in the beginning.
My creations stay in The Dreaming. They do not walk amongst the living, killing mortals for pleasure.[to the Corinthian]
It’s good to touch the Earth with your bare feet. It’s grounding.[to Morpheus]
It isn’t about quests or finding purpose outside our function. Our purpose is our function.[to Morpheus]
It is as natural to die as it is to be born.
If dreams disappear, then so will humanity.
I will not have Dreams and Nightmares preying on the waking world. I will bring them all back.[to Lucienne]
I say this as someone who was recently human. Human beings cannot be trusted.
