Philip C. Quaintrell > Quotes

“You cannot take the blame for your ancestors failings any more than you can take the credit for their achievements.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Empire of Dirt

“beware the man who brags about who he is. A lion never has to tell me it’s a lion.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Kingdom of Bones

“learned from my mother that leading is just another word for serving. My father is more concerned with words such as rule and control, but he sees the world through different eyes.” The latter brought a sadness to her tone.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Empire of Dirt

“Don’t think about it. Accept the world isn’t the way you thought it was and move on; trust me, it’s the only way you’ll find sleep.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Age of the King

“The elves couldn’t hide their sour expressions, forced to inhale the foul combination of the potent human food. "What is their fascination with cheese?" Adamar”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Rise of the Ranger

“prophecies were like old history tomes: lengthy and full of shit. He had met many folks who peddled such skills, and all turned out to be con-artists.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Rise of the Ranger

“The moon, its crescent tips so sharp they could have been forged by dwarves, sat high upon its dark throne in the sky.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Blood and Coin

“I’m tired, Asher. Me bones are weary, me muscles ache, an’ me mind can’ make sense o’ the world we’re tryin’ to save.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, A Clash of Fates

“Doran came barrelling by with a blood-stained beard. “It will be if ye keep jumpin’ over the wall!” he told Asher. “An’ don’ be thinkin’ that Giant counts for any more than jus’ one!”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Relic of the Gods

“The enlightened don't lay waste to the world, they elevate it. The strong don't invade and seek genocide, they unify.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Relic of the Gods

“Know the man you want to be and fight for it, even if that meant fighting yourself.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, A Dance of Fang and Claw

“I would advise sleep, but we both know you’re going to stay up late reading again.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, The Fall of Neverdark

“Next time, don’t announce yourself - just take the leg.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, A Clash of Fates

“Hopefully the day will come when female characters won’t need to be described as strong and independent, but”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Rise of the Ranger

“It would be the smuggler’s last week, Androma thought, one hand resting on the pommel of her slender dagger, its blade already crusted with blood.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Once There Were Heroes

“The lesser of two evils is still evil”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Relic of the Gods

“Have you ever taken vengeance,”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Age of the King

“impact, their flames illuminated”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, A Clash of Fates

“You and I will live to see the rise and fall of many things. We are the constant. Our bond will surpass all else. This is the way of things…”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, The Fall of Neverdark

“The other dragons quickly descended on the carcass with salivating maws. It was to be a bloody frenzy that Galanӧr didn't particularly wish to witness, but any such gore was prevented by Beldroga, who whipped”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Relic of the Gods

“Did it make you feel better?”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Age of the King

“Yes,” he replied honestly.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Age of the King

“The coast ran the entire length of the eastern shore of Illian: a place Mer”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Empire of Dirt

“happy”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Once There Were Heroes

“1”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, The Knights of Erador

“You’ve come to kill me?” He laughed again. “I’m not sure I’m even alive,” came the quiet, if disturbing, response.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, In the Shadow of Kings

“boring into the mage. After a month of hard labour in the”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, The Fall of Neverdark

“I think every generation believes there were simpler times. All have known hardship, from the dawn of the world I’m sure. What defines them is their will to overcome such hardships and forge a better tomorrow.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Last of the Dragorn

“or”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, In the Shadow of Kings

“Let your emotions give you purpose, but never let them guide your actions.”
― Philip C. Quaintrell, Kingdom of Bones