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I believe that monkeys are a better choice than the present ministers. […] After all, monkeys only need to eat, sleep, and mate. They would not come up with foolish ideas and insist on brainless projects.

 — The Hanged Man
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 36

It’s not that things happen wherever The World is, but that The World and the other Blessed will appear when something is about to happen!

 — The Hanged Man's guess
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 540

This is really a suitable person to use as a reason… “He” wouldn’t appear to defend himself, and even if “He” did, no one would believe it…

 — The Hanged Man's about using Amon as a scapegoat
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 540

There’s no point lying about matters that can be easily exposed. I shouldn’t jeopardize the possible transactions in the future just for some petty gains… At times, honesty is the best policy…

 — Alger Wilson
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 755

Patience is an important premise when dealing with many situations… Only by being able to curb your urges and irascibility will you be able to avoid danger to the greatest extent… At times, tolerance is very important…

 — Alger to Derrick
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 795

The traces you left behind might not vanish for the next few centuries or even millennia.

 — Alger to Gehrman Sparrow, about the collapsed mountain in Bayam
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 806

Even Gehrman Sparrow can’t stand my singing. How should I act as an Ocean Songster…

 — Alger Wilson
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 808

Since the old gods are fading away and new gods are rising, Mr. Fool will be returning to “His” throne in the astral world. Then why shouldn’t I consider being an angel? Only at this level can I complete a qualitative change in my existence. I’ll be able to live a long lifespan. Only then can I lord over people and lead a large-scale organization. I’ll wield authority over the world!

 — Alger Wilson
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 893

Are you willing to remain on the ship as cowards, or do you want to follow me into battle as a hero to show your devotion to the Lord?

 — Alger to his crew
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 1163

Since you can’t change the outcome of the matter at the moment, then try your best to improve yourself, obtain more power, and wield more authority until, one day, you can participate in the gambling. If you die during this process, it’s better than not doing anything.

 — Alger to Audrey
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 1278

To Mr. Fool, the most important thing is the believers here, not these islands. To the City of Silver, the most important thing is the people, not the city. As long as you can protect Mr. Fool’s believers and protect the citizens of the City of Silver, migrating them away in time. Even if we lose Bayam, the New City of Silver, and the Rorsted Archipelago, we can rebuild a new city elsewhere and rebuild a new home. Remember, don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees.

 — Alger to Derrick
on *Lord of Mysteries*, Chapter 1393