James Maxey > Quotes

“I decided long ago that life's absurd. If you don't develop a sense of humor, it will drive you mad.”
― James Maxey, Dragonforge

“By the bones!" said Shay. "He has all seven!"

"All seven what?"

"The Potter biographies! The College of Spires only had five of the volumes... four now, since I stole one."

"What's so special about these books?" She picked up one of the fat tomes and flipped it open.

"Potter was a member of a race of wizards who lived in the last days of the human age," said Shay.

Jandra frowned as she flipped through the pages. "Are you certain this isn't fiction?" She asked.”
― James Maxey, Dragonseed

“I'm not shooting for happy. I'm aiming for comfortable and fat.”
― James Maxey, Greatshadow

“Sometimes, when we feel the greatest need to be alone, it's the moment we should most welcome the company of others.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood

“Dragons know nothing of human hearts. The loveliest woman never sees her own beauty with her eyes until she sees it with her heart.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood

“He sat the silver disk between Poocher's shoulder blades. The pig turned around in a circle, as if he were trying to see the disk on his back, which his fat neck wouldn't allow. After his third revolution, he closed his eyes and scrunched up his snout. His wings unfolded. He floated off the ground, looking smug.

Everyone in the room knew there was something that needed to be said. But not even Hex, who'd never shown any fear of an obvious joke, dared say it.”
― James Maxey, Dragonseed

“...I could now look down at ghostly fingers, wraith-like toes, and a phantom wang.”
― James Maxey, Greatshadow

“those with the most passionate convictions can justify the most savage cruelties.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“Holy’ is a word used to conceal a great deal of nonsense,” Blasphet said. “If we disregard the evidence of our senses, won’t that lead to madness?”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood

“Horses don’t live thirty years,”
― James Maxey, Dragon Apocalypse: The Complete Collection

“I’d like a larger demonstration. I’d also like no further damage to my floor. Follow me.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“Holy’ is a word used to conceal a great deal of nonsense,” Blasphet”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“I’m not saying it’s wrong to kill, if you’ve got a good reason: Self-defense, financial gain, political advantage, or even just to stay in practice. Killing for a rational purpose is fine. Killing because you think it will make an invisible man in the sky treat you kindly when you’re dead is deranged.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“Life was merely a momentary act of resistance, while death was the ultimate champion. Ah,”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“When people are rich enough, they can afford to live disconnected from nature. What does it matter if the atmosphere is fouled when you live cradle to grave in sealed vehicles and buildings where the air is finely controlled? Sure, there were millions of people who cared and tried to save things. But there were billions more who carried on their happy lives as planetary parasites, shopping and gorging with endless appetites, forever plugged into an endless stream of distracting entertainments that allowed them to ignore the greater truth around them.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“Excellent. It looks like we’ve got it all worked out for me to join a group of men sworn to kill me so we can face off with a dragon that melts stone with his breath.” She grinned. “And Stagger used to complain that I never planned ahead.”
― James Maxey, Greatshadow

“Don’t you see the act of capturing and punishing another being is an act of force? It’s impossible to enforce laws without violence. Some authority always wields the power to arrest, to imprison, and to execute. The sole purpose of law is to provide a moral gloss for the use of violence to bend others to the will of a higher authority.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“watching the sky, contemplating the restorative power of unexpected kindness.”
― James Maxey, Dragonforge

“For thirty years I’ve defended this sacred place with the power of my mighty steed, Sunracer, my legendary lightning lance, and my unflagging faith.” “Horses don’t live thirty years,” said Sorrow. “This is Sunracer VI, though”
― James Maxey, Dragon Apocalypse: The Complete Collection

“Laws exist only for the benefit of the strong; they unfailingly justify the oppression of the weak.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“As I stand in the vestibule of self-abnegation, I wish to say that I have no regrets. Unfortunately, that would be the foulest lie. I fiercely regret my impending absence.”
― James Maxey, Hush

“Look quickly,” said Infidel. “Now that you’ve got your powers back, the course is clear. I’ll go to Hell to rescue Stagger. You and the Romers go to Commonground and stop Tempest and Hush.” “Excuse me,” said Rigger, calling down from the deck of the Circus. “Did you just volunteer us to fight two primal dragons without asking if we agreed to the plan?” “We both know you’ll agree to the plan,” said Infidel. “Well, yes,” said Rigger. “But it would have been nice to be consulted before you start barking out orders.” “She’s”
― James Maxey, Cinder

“Must have made for interesting family arguments," said Richard. "Young lady, since you insist on breaking the known laws of physics, there's no dessert for you tonight." Dr. Knowbokov shrugged. "She had an answer for that." "Oh?" "She said it wasn't her fault I didn't know all the laws of physics.”
― James Maxey, Nobody Gets the Girl

“bet the hallways are full”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood

“She giggled. “I’m glad you’re fine, because I’m looking forward to teasing you for the next ten years about that scream. Even I can’t hit a note that high.”
― James Maxey, Dragon Apocalypse: The Complete Collection

“Also, I sort of had a relationship going with the head of security. Talk about messy break-ups. The last time I saw him, he tried to shoot me in the head.” “He?” said Sue. “Come on, Sue,” said Pure. “You’re an old hippie. You can’t be that shocked that I’m gay.” “But,” said Sue, “You’re a Republican.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection

“Infidel leaned over and picked up the Gloryhammer. She slung it over her shoulder. “This is mine now.” “Really?” asked Zetetic. “What gives you a claim to it?” “The fact that I’ll flatten anyone who tries to take it from me.” “I find your reasoning quite persuasive,” said Zetetic. Infidel’s”
― James Maxey, Greatshadow

“You’re the most infuriating woman I’ve ever met! Women normally fall all over themselves to see me smile at them. You’re talking to me like I’m common trash.” “Oh, I think you’re very uncommon trash. Now why don’t you just run along and find one of those women who like you so much? I need to figure out how to save Vendevorex.”
― James Maxey, Bitterwood: The Complete Collection