Dominika > Dominika's Quotes

“It’s not the world that’s cruel. It’s the people in it.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court

“I hate you,” Andrew said casually. He took a last long drag from his cigarette and flicked it off the roof. “You were supposed to be a side effect of the drugs.”
“I’m not a hallucination,” Neil said, nonplussed.
“You are a pipe dream,” Andrew said.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Who said 'please' that made you hate the word so much?"
Andrew gazed at him in silence for a minute. "I did.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Fight because you don't know how to die quietly. Win because you don't know how to lose. This king's ruled long enough—it's time to tear his castle down.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“This isn’t about the Ravens. This is about you. This is about everything it took you to get to this point, everything it cost you, and everyone who laughed when you dared to dream of something big and bright. You’re here tonight because you refused to give up and refused to give in. You’re here where they all said you’d never be, and no one can say you haven’t earned the right to play this game.
“All eyes are on you. It’s time to show them what you’re made of. There’s no room for doubt, no room for second guesses, no room for error. This is your night. This is your game. This is your moment. Seize it with everything you’ve got. Pull out all the stops and lay it all on the line. Fight because you don’t know how to die quietly. Win because you don’t know how to lose. This king’s ruled long enough—it’s time to tear his castle down.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“I didn't think I was a personal problem. You hate me, remember?" "Every inch of you," Andrew said. "That doesn't mean I wouldn't blow you." The world tilted a little bit sideways. Neil dug his shoes harder into the floor so he wouldn't fall over. "You like me." "I hate you," Andrew corrected him, but Neil barely heard him.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Yes or no?"
"It's always yes with you."
"Except when it's no."
"If you have to keep asking because—I'll answer it as many times as you ask. But this is always going to be yes."
"Don't 'always' me."
"Don't ask for the truth if you're just going to dilute it.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“I am a bad person trying very hard to be a good person.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“Your parents are dead, you are not fine, and nothing is going to be okay. This is not news to you. But from now until May you are still Neil Josten and I am still the man who said he would keep you alive.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“If it means losing you, then no”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“It’s about second chances, Neil. Second, third, fourth, whatever, as long as you get at least one more than what anyone else wanted to give you.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court

“I'm not a pipe dream. I'm not going anywhere.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Some of the strongest people I’ve known are women.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“Don't look at me like that. I am not your answer, and you sure as fuck aren't mine.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“And I am nothing... And as you've always said, you want nothing.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Being related doesn't make us family.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court

“It's about family. Not necessarily the one we were born with, but the one we choose. This one. The people we trust to be part of our lives. The people we care about.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“Andrew Joseph Minyard, what the flying fuck have you done this time?”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“You gave me a key and called it home.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“Such an unexpected will to survive from someone who has nothing to live for.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court

“Then it's time to stop being the worst," Wymack said. "It's time to fly.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court

“You are Jean Moreau. Your place is here with me, with us. I’m your captain. You’re my partner. We’re supposed to be doing this together, aren’t we? Stop leaving me behind. Look at me.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“We're okay," he said to the empty hall. "We're going to be okay." The Foxes would be okay, at least, and that was more than enough.”
― Nora Sakavic, The King's Men

“All you need to know are these two facts: I don’t need to fuck any of you to be better than your entire lineup, and if any Trojan ever tries to touch me, I will cut his throat on the spot.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“​“You want to explain yourself?” Jimenez demanded, looking between his backliners. ​“Your fourth line has a smart mouth, Coach,” Jean said. “I was hoping he would bite his tongue off in the fall and save us both some grief in the long run.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“...Neil asked in French, ‘Chances of them understanding French?’ ‘None. They’re American,’ Jean said. ‘Hey,’ Neil protested. ‘You barely count. Don’t waste your time feigning offense.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“You are the captain of the sunshine court. In no universe could you be anyone's villain.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“I’m excited to see how far you can go from here when you can finally spread your wings without fear. Fly safe, Jean.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“Fuck what I deserve. What about what I want?”
― Nora Sakavic, The Golden Raven

“I’m glad you’re alive,” she said. “I’m so happy you’re here with us, and I hope you’re happy, too. I hope you tell us when you’re not so we can help you. You’re our friend, and we love you.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Golden Raven