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“War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who remains.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Oh, but history moved in such vicious circles.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Burning God

“Children ceased to be children when you put a sword in their hands. When you taught them to fight a war, then you armed them and put them on the front lines, they were not children anymore. They were soldiers.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Fire and water looked so lovely together. It was a pity they destroyed each other by nature.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Dragon Republic

“You humans always think you’re destined for things, for tragedy or for greatness. Destiny is a myth. Destiny is the only myth. The gods choose nothing. You chose.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“I have become something wonderful, she thought. I have become something terrible. Was she now a goddess or a monster? Perhaps neither. Perhaps both.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Ruin me, ruin us, and I’ll let you.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Burning God

“They were monsters!" Rin shrieked. "They were not human!"

"Have you ever considered" he said slowly "that that was exactly what they thought of us?”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Take what you want. I’ll hate you for it. But I’ll love you forever. I can’t help but love you.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Burning God

“Lies are comforting. Truth is painful.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing

“Should I get the Wingleader?”
― Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing

“The right way isn’t the only way.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing

“And strength of courage is more important than physical strength.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing

“Secrets make for poor leverage. They die with the people who keep them.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“I chose you not as my next, but as my last, and should you fall, then I will follow.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“Never let anyone make you feel ordinary.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“You can be sorry about something and not regret it,” Evelyn says.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“...do yourself a favor and learn to grab life by the balls, dear. Don’t be so tied up in trying to do the right thing when the smart thing is so painfully clear.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“And just as she was about to leave the mircophone, she said 'And to anyone tempted to kiss the TV tonight, please don't chip your tooth.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“You don't have to make yourself OK for a good mother; a good mother makes herself OK for you.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“Libraries were full of ideas—perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass

“Fire-breathing bitch-queen.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Queen of Shadows

“The best lies were always mixed with truth.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Crown of Midnight

“Through love, all is possible.”
― Sarah J. Maas, House of Earth and Blood

“Perhaps,” Gaoshun ventured now, “I might ask you to stop regarding Master Jinshi in the same manner in which you might look at a worm.” Damn. They noticed.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 1

“Now listen to me, y—I mean, Maomao! Listen close! I am going to make you my wife!”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 7

“I’m very sorry, sir. I’m afraid I might have crushed a frog.” She kept her face completely expressionless. “...A frog.” Jinshi winced. Fine. Let him wince. Maomao would overcome this situation by sheer force of will.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 3

“I’m very sorry, sir. I’m afraid I might have crushed a frog.” She kept her face completely expressionless.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 3

“Drugs are good... But I like wine too.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 8

“Birth was considered kissing cousins with death.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 7