Obsidio Quotes

“Live a life worth dying for.”
― Amie Kaufman, Obsidio

“Would you kill one person to save one thousand? And by logical extension, would you not kill one thousand to save one-thousand-and-one?”
― Amie Kaufman , Obsidio

“It only takes one pebble to start an avalanche.”
― Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

“This is what I am. This is what I do. And it does not matter what they believe.”
― Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

“I sized her up and got this sick feeling that she was about to ruin everything. Giti never missed an opportunity to show up her superiors. I stopped dead in my tracks and patted her down for a hidden prayer rug. No religious drama was too outrageous for her.”
― Michael Benzehabe, Persianality

“Since Mother's death, Father sees a sneeze as one step from pneumonia. I would rather die than confess a symptom. I don't like this new side of Father. This Father is weak, afraid, constantly worrying. I dare not encourage those fears. Instead, I nod or shake my head, keeping interchange sparse, waiting for a subject more suited to the dignified Father I remember. And I know he's in there.”
― Michael Benzehabe, Persianality

“I hope he invites me to walk with him, or at least share some local gossip. My heart is singing . . . but no duet. Duets and collaborations. All of nature longs for harmony. Girls are no different. Men need to realize, life is not a solo act. Unity is a potent force, but men don't always see the importance of unifying with a good woman. Find the right woman and watch a man's world transform into a modern-day Paradise. All I'm asking for is a little noticing and a chat or two.”
― Michael Benzehabe, Persianality

“Eviction day at the orphanage loomed large over Giti--and I worried deeply for her. 'Allah will provide,' I whispered. But Giti rolled her eyes, unconvinced.”
― Michael Benzehabe, Persianality

“But I don't know, so I have to believe. Sometimes, it's easy, and sometimes it's hard.”
― Amie Kaufman

“Cooperate, and you will be safe. Resist, and you will be… less safe.”
― Amie Kaufman, Gemina

“Ho sentito dire che il male è un semplice punto di vista.
Il cattivo della storia, nella versione che lui racconta a se stesso, diventa l'eroe.
E le definizioni di "sbagliato" e "giusto" mutano da sempre, sull'onda incostante della morale umana.”
― Jay Kristoff, Illuminae

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― Amie Kaufman