Alison Goodman > Quotes

“I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem, I know there are many types of power in this world...I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life? I don't think I could do it.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“He grunted. 'You have the courage of a warrior.'
I watched him turn away and gather the clothes from the ground. He thought me courageous? But I was terrified - always terrified.
'No,' I said flatly. 'I don't."
He paused from stuffing the invaluable robe between two bales. 'Are you frightened now?'
I nodded, shame flushing my skin.
'Is it going to stop you?'
'No.'
'That is the courage of a warrior.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“I have never heard a lady say 'arse,'" the emperor said mildly.
"I haven't been a lady for long," I reminded him. A little demon–made of exhaustion and the emperors smile– pushed me into adding,"For five years I've been saying 'arse.' It's hard to stop saying 'arse' after that many years. I suppose I should stop saying 'arse,' since ladies don't say-"
"'Arse'," he finished for me.
I met his grin.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“There was a saying that the strength of a man’s steel was only known under the hammer of circumstance. If anyone had asked me a few hours ago, I would have said that nearly five years of boyhood had hammered me into constant fear and excessive caution. But now I realised it had done the opposite. It had shaped me into someone who stepped forwards and reached for what she wanted. It was too late for me to tuck my hands behind my back and wait like a good woman.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“A man who lifts his chin in pride will fail to see the chasm at his feet.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“Even a cornered rabbit will fight with teeth and claws.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“You have less honour than a piece of shit.”
― Alison Goodman

“You have far more courage than you think you do.”
― Alison Goodman, The Dark Days Club

“A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me.
'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What do I do?'
'You follow your destiny,' Ryoko said. 'As we all do. With honour and courage.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“Too many doubts grow in the cracks of silence and separation.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“Watching my father plan and strategize for the resistance has taught me about trust.” She leaned forward. “Personal trust is very different from political trust, my lady. The first thrives on faith. The second requires proof, whether it be upfront or covert.” Awkwardly, she patted my hand. “His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“And you are the girl's bitch, forever.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“How brief and hidden were the moments of destiny.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“We are all more–and less–than what we seem.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“ I have come to understand that I have offended you with my honest about your power,' he said. 'I am not accustomed-' He paused and rubbed his chin. 'I mean apart from my father, there has been no one whose opinion I was required to consider. And I've never had to'-his finger traced the edge of the pearl-'pursue a woman.'

Was the emperor apologizing to me?

He took a deep breath. 'I cannot take back those words-we both know they were the truth-but I regret that I caused you hurt.' He reached across and took my hand. 'And they did not take into account the importance I place upon your role as Niaso. Eona, you are the moon balance to my sun.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“A shrieking rise of power rushed into my pathways, rocking me against the wall. Ido's body slammed into mine. He was not going to let go. Not now. The Rat Dragon howled, his heavy blue force driven back by the onslaught of sinuous gold. Raw,rejoicing energy flooded my seven centers of power; opening,pushing, seeking. And behind it all, a presence exulting in the joy of release and reunion. I looked up and finally my mind-sight was clear. I could see the Mirror Dragon. My Dragon.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“You lie even to yourself. Now that is the mark of a fool.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“"The She of the dragon will return and ascend
When the cycle of twelve draws to an end..."

"The She of the Dragoneye will restore and defend
When the Darkforce is mastered with Hua of All Men.”
― Alison Goodman, Eona: The Last Dragoneye

“Even a leaf in the wind settles sometimes.”
― Alison Goodman, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

“Only a fool would blindly believe everything she was told.”
― Alison Goodman, The Dark Days Club

“Sometimes there is no good choice. Just the choice that has to be made.”
― Alison Goodman, The Dark Days Club

“Slowly he turned into the curve of her palm, cut lip pressed against her skin. She heard two whispered words, felt them kissed into her flesh: amore mio. My love. Two words: the shock of them held her still.”
― Alison Goodman, The Dark Days Pact