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• Perhaps I have given you the wrong impression. A wizard's life is not all fame, fortune and frivolity.
  There must be periods of rest as well, when a wizard should find a safe retreat where he can seclude himself from sorcery and restore his health and vitality in the proper ascetic atmosphere....
• You have entered a very richly decorated chamber, obviously the king's.
  king's. Great chests and closets contain but a fraction of his robes....
• Suddenly a sinister, wraithlike figure, cloaked and hooded, appears seeming to float in the air before you.
  In a low, almost inaudible voice he says, "I welcome you to the ranks of the chosen of Zork....
• There is a puff of greenish smoke and you find that . . . . .
• And what is the professional wizard's greatest reward for completing a particularly arduous and dangerous task?
  Is it the accolades of a grateful populace? Is it huge amounts of gold and silver tossed about his feet?...
• The staff suddenly screams, "He's back in the cave! And he's looking for for YOU!!
• The Avis WIZARD decides if you get to drive a car. Your head won't touch the pillow of a Sheraton unless their computer says it's okay.
  -- Arthur Mille...
• A wizard without a sword, thank you.
• Hank: I'm gonna leave everything to you. We're on a tight schedule.
  You keep them motivated. [he leaves] [his staff is busily working] Home...