Jiang Rin Quotes

“Are we getting high?” Rin said.“Oh, wow. We’re getting high, aren’t we?”
“I’m getting high,” said Jiang. “You’re watching.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Why does it matter how the universe came to be?”

“Because you’re part of it. Because you exist. And unless you want to only ever be a tiny modicum of existence that doesn’t understand its relation to the grander web of things, you will explore.”

“Why should I?”

“Because I know you want power.” He tapped her forehead again. “But how can you borrow power from the gods when you don’t understand what they are?”
― R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War

“Sit still,” Jiang said.
“My back hurts,” Rin complained.
“That’s because you’re not sitting up straight.”
“I think it’s cramped from sparring.”
“I think you’re full of shit.”
― R.F. Kuang