| Link | Quote | Stars | Tags | Author |
| b95bc32 | How is a magician to exist without books? Let someone explain to me. It is like asking a politician to achieve high office without the benefit of bribes or patronage. | magic books 2004 jonathan-strange patronage bribery corruption politicians | Susanna Clarke | |
| 8339d0b | "Connection" was the cement of the governing class." | patronage loyalty | Barbara W. Tuchman |