"If my plan with the Tokay had succeeded, she would have been safe for a little longer. I would have liked to spare her the journey to the North." Part 1, pg. 31.

"It's an alethiometer. It's one of only six that were ever made. Lyra , I urge you again: keep it private. It would be better if Mrs. Coulter didn't know about it. Your uncle-" Part 1, pg. 73.

"They're usually called Ruskonov Particles after him (Ruskonov). Elementary particles that don't interact in any way with others - very hard to detect, but the extraordinary thing is that they appear to be attracted to human beings." Part 1, pg. 88.

"So what I'm proposing e'nt easy. And I need your agreement. I'm proposing that we send a band of fighters up north and rescue them kids and bring em' back alive." Part 1, pg. 115

"When he (the Master) set out to poison Lord Asriel...