Sam Burns > Quotes

“Gods weren’t known for their temperance or discretion, but Lysandros could wait more than a couple of weeks to make proclamations of his undying affection. In the meanwhile, he’d put on display all that he had to offer, and he had quite a large collection of books.”
― Sam Burns, Prince of Death

“Not having money isn't a personal failing. Having it is almost always an accident of birth or pure luck. I understand that not being able to pay for things feels like a failure, but it isn't. You haven't done anything wrong.”
― Sam Burns, Fluke and the Faithless Father

“Theo made a mental note to look up the care of violets after she left. He was going to raise the healthiest potted violet ever. He'd knit it a damn sweater for the winter, if need be.”
― Sam Burns, Prince of Death

“The underworld was real, and right there under Washington, DC.”
― Sam Burns, Prince of Death

“People were always talking about wolves being smart, but he wasn’t sure they were smart enough to give a guy giant, sad puppy eyes to make him let his guard down. If they were, it was ingenious. It was totally working.”
― Sam Burns, Blackbird in the Reeds

“Leaders stand in front not because they’re the most important person in the country, but because they’re ready to defend their people from anything that comes at them. They’re not there to get fat off their people’s labor and amass a fortune like a bear getting ready for hibernation. They’re not there to hoard their people’s wealth. They’re there to help. To protect. To nurture. And if they can’t do those things, or won’t do them, then they have no place leading anyone.”
― Sam Burns, Sunrunner

“Everyone was allowed to mourn the things that left their life”
― Sam Burns, Nerds, Words & Werecats

“Turning once more till I was facing Prudence, I stared at her. “I thought you said becoming a werewolf meant my magic would be gone?”
― Sam Burns, Witchwolf

“When anger was the best thing you had going on in your life, it was always tempting to find another thing to be furious about, and another and another.”
― Sam Burns, Dawnchaser

“A good man makes time for people who are important to him.”
― Sam Burns, Sanctuary

“what was the point of being an adult, and being in charge of your own life, if you had to keep fulfilling other people’s ridiculous expectations?”
― Sam Burns, Smokescreen

“Keeping secrets isn’t worth the pain it causes.”
― Sam Burns, Nerds, Words & Werecats

“Your brother killed my parents. Your brother stole my legacy. Your brother almost killed me and forced Jax to either turn me or watch me die. What would you have wanted him to do?”
― Sam Burns, Witchwolf

“As toxic as it was”
― Sam Burns, Cold Moon

“seat”
― Sam Burns, Façade

“Most of the time, it gave my stomach a strange feeling of not quite queasiness, thinking about how only the people who had money were ever given the ability to make more.”
― Sam Burns, Pool of Dreams

“Gerald would just be a horse with a piano.”
― Sam Burns, Façade

“It was far easier to continue being angry than it was to shake it off and turn one’s mind to better things.”
― Sam Burns, Dawnchaser

“Weirdest vampire ever.”
― Sam Burns, Smokescreen

“Who else would have read a book that said ‘here’s a thing that don’t work’ and think, ‘but what if it did?”
― Sam Burns, The Fantastic Fluke

“But he’s going to have to get over it with me. He might be my boss, but he’s not the boss of me.”
― Sam Burns, Witchwolf

“No one is stuck with you, Archer. You were a gift. Everyone in this pack who knows you adores you, and we’re happy to have you. We’d be honored if you decided to make the Grove pack your own.”
― Sam Burns, Strawberry Moon

“Fortunately for me”
― Sam Burns, Black Moon

“What’s wrong with Beatrice?” Gideon asked. “I like it.” I stared at him, one eyebrow lifted. “Okay, Grandpa.” He flashed his brightest smile. “Told you if you’re gonna go there, sweetheart, it’s Daddy.” I groaned and buried my face in my hands. “You’re not allowed to look at romance novels anymore.”
― Sam Burns, Fluke and the Faithless Father

“As my lord always says, take credit for everything you do, be it good or bad. People will listen when you speak, if you have a reputation for honesty.”
― Sam Burns, Guardian

“People can’t be won, or earned, or deserved, or had. People get to say what they want.”
― Sam Burns, Hunter Moon

“It’s time we all learned to stop caring about what other people do with their lives if it has no effect on us.”
― Sam Burns, Fluke and the Frontier Farce

“Use the things you had, do the best you could, and move forward because dwelling in the past didn’t do any good.”
― Sam Burns, The Fantastic Fluke

“Life wasn’t a fucking zero sum game. If we weren’t selfish assholes, we could all win. Everyone could be happy.”
― Sam Burns, Dawnchaser

“I want to teach you to fight,” he mumbled around one barely swallowed mouthful. I started. “What?” He had lost his mind. He wanted to arm me. Matters between us hadn’t proven that that was both pointless and to his detriment? He hummed and took another mouthful before nodding. “The next time someone strikes you, I’d like you to bring me that person’s heart.” Under the table, Misha’s hand closed atop mine. He squeezed it firmly, catching my gaze from the corner of his eyes. He smirked. “Maraht always appreciates a tasty treat.”
― Sam Burns, Dragon's Dawn