J Austill

“People aren’t interested in facts; they’ll believe the spin on a story that best reinforces their existing opinions.”
― Xiran Jay Zhao, Heavenly Tyrant

“When the reality was depressing, men tried to console themselves with myths.”
― Arthur C. Clarke, The City and the Stars

“Since when did we as a species abide by good sense? Why do cowardly men strike their wives after a reprimand at work? Why do mothers scream at their children after a beating by their husbands? Those unable to conquer their misfortunes take their fury out on more convenient targets. It does not surprise me that women were forced into stricter subservience after Huaxia suffered a major defeat.”
― Xiran Jay Zhao, Heavenly Tyrant

“You know, there’s a kind of predator that disguises itself as prey. That’s the most dangerous kind to people like us.”
― Xiran Jay Zhao, Iron Widow