Lirah Quotes

“You said to me once that you weren’t what I dreamed of. You were right. You surpass everything I dreamed of. Even the rot in you that’s caused you to do shameful things. Some men let the rot and guilt fester into something ugly beyond words. Few men can turn it into worth and substance. If you’re gods’ blessed for no other reason, it’s for that.”
― Melina Marchetta, Quintana of Charyn

“Nothing can kill me."
"Everyone has a weakness."
He stared at her. "I have no weakness of flesh. Only a weakness of you.”
― Anne Zoelle, Tender of the Garden

“They all turned to Lirah, waiting.

“We’ll kill each other, Priestling,” she said softly, but her eyes were bright.

“I’ll win most arguments, but you’ll get used to it,” he said.
She came to him and pressed a kiss to his cheek. “Thank you.” She kissed De Lancey as well. “And thank you.”

Gargarin took her hand. “And what about mine?” he asked. “I’m the brilliant architect.”
― Melina Marchetta, Quintana of Charyn