Jacqueline Carey Quotes

“What is fear but courage's shadow?”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Avatar

“Truly, it is in loss that we learn a thing's true value.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Avatar

“There are those who do not hold that there is any innate goodness to mankind. To them I say, had you lived my life, you would not believe it. I have known the depths to which mortals are capable of descending, and I have seen the heights. I have seen how kindness and compassion may grow in the unlikeliest of places, as the mountain flower forces its way through the stern rock.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Dart

“Some chains are forged for us - those are the hardest to bear.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Dart

“For every victory there is a price.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Dart

“And Kushiel sends no punishment that we are not fit to bear.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Dart

“The harp sounds at each passing breeze, but that does not mean the tune is masterfully played.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel's Chosen

“The wise man," the dragon rumbled, "does not play games with dragons.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Banewreaker

“Though he was her enemy, he treated her with unfailing courtesy.”
― Jacqueline Carey, Banewreaker