Dana Gricken > Quotes

“I try not to dwell on what if’s, Ancient One. They can be dangerous.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“Heed the words of the Dragonsong;
The fire in our blood makes us strong.
We fly together as one;
Ready to face whatever may come.
We may fall but we carry on;
Heed the words of the Dragonsong.
From fire and wind, we are born –
To fire and wind, we return.
May our wings always soar,
And our fire always burn.
Heed the words of the Dragonsong;
A dragon never dies, we forever live on.
We are the children of wind and fire;
What doesn’t kill us only makes us strong –
And only makes us fly higher.
Heed the words of the Dragonsong;
From this day forth, let it be known,
That by blood we all belong –
And our blood will always hold its own.
The swords of a thousand men cannot break our bond;
Heed the words of the Dragonsong.”

“To be fearless, to be righteous;
To be fair, and to never cause dismay –
That is The Witches’ Way.
To love, to hope;
To dream, and to never stray –
That is The Witches’ Way.
If you ever feel lost, and you’re alone and afraid –
Sometimes the path you walk is one you have made.
Believe that your darkest night will become your
brightest day.
That is the Witches’ Way.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“A good person helps their friends—but a great person helps their enemies.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“No,” Elara replied as she shook off the fire—and it obeyed like a loyal dog. “I am the fire.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“I believe in the Dragonwitch. I believe that good will prevail.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“The Gods do not make mistakes. They wouldn’t have sent Elara to us if they didn’t believe in her destiny.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“The light will always overpower the darkness, just like the sun rises every morning after the night.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“If you want to be a leader in war, you must learn what battles you can’t win.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“I believe in justice and compassion. I won’t let someone suffer and die just because they’re my enemy. It isn’t right.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“Bella fell to her knees, clasping her hands in prayer. “Lord Kyros, mighty and great—fill my mind with your words and my soul with hate. You are the only God for which I yearn—please assure me of your return.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“I felt raw power inside of me with a mix of emotions. It was mostly anger and violence, but most of all, I found myself unable to care about anyone or anything. The whispers became louder, and I could finally hear what they were saying. I wanted to kill, destroy, and conquer, mainly because I could, but also because it was my right as a soulless.”
― Dana Gricken, The Dark Cage

“Look around you, Riley—the soulless are the pinnacle of evolution. Powerful, immortal, and brilliant. We could cure death and disease. All the Exemplars with me today were on death’s door—some were homeless, others sick, old, and weak. I saved their lives with a simple change to their DNA. It’s the perfect solution!”
― Dana Gricken, The Dark Evolution

“Elara shook her head. “I’m not afraid. I know I was born to do this.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“Hope is all we had when we fought the Grey Knights and the Bloodslayers,” Aria reminded her, “and it’s why we won.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“Let this be a lesson to you, Dragonwitch. Nothing good can ever come from war.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“It’s in our nature to try and protect the people we care about.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“The past doesn’t matter nearly as much as the present. It is only in the present that we can change the future.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“Elara pushed Hadrian and Fane out of the way as the tunnel exploded into the air, unleashing a blast of fire. Elara threw herself over the hole of the tunnel and took all the fire herself.
Hadrian and Fane watched from a distance as Elara erupted in flames, powerless to do anything to help her.
“Elara!” Hadrian called out, attempting to go after her, but Fane held him back.
“She’ll be fine,” Fane said. “She has become one with the fire.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“I’m the girl who walked through fire,” Elara told her, “and your flames can’t hurt me.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“The soulless wanted me dead, and it was personal.”
― Dana Gricken, The Dark Queen

“Do not be afraid, my child,” Sheba told her. “Fear is the prison of the mind.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“There are some things in life one must do on their own. Fighting their demons is one of them.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“That’s why I fight—for a better tomorrow for all of us.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl And The Silver Mark

“Sheba smiled. “Do you judge me based on my frail appearance? Looks are deceiving.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“Elara inspected the locket in her hand. It was silver with cherry blossoms carved into the front. It looked like it had been hand-made, worn, and handled for a long time. The inside held an inscription, reading: FOR THE DRAGONWITCH—WHO WILL ONE DAY BRING PEACE, PROSPERITY, AND HOPE TO ALL KINDS.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“Sheba shook her head. “We can’t always protect the ones we care about, my dear. We learn this lesson the hard way in life.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“David, we all make mistakes. What’s important is that we learn from them and become better because of it.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire

“Don’t worry—all your pain and suffering will make you stronger. It always does.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“Treat everyone as a friend until they prove themselves to be an enemy.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl With The Invincible Blood

“Tavia nodded. “I’m with you, Red. It’s what friends do for each other—they help them fight their monsters.”
― Dana Gricken, The Girl Who Walked Through Fire