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“People are born selfish; babies are the most selfish creatures, even though they’re helpless and wouldn’t survive a day on their own.”
― Fonda Lee, Jade War

“The clan can claim everything I have —my time, my blood and sweat, my life and jade—but it can’t have my wife. She’s a stone-eye. She’s the one thing in the world that jade can’t touch.”
― Fonda Lee, Jade War

“If you want to lead, you can’t wait for everyone to line up behind you.”
― Fonda Lee, Jade War

“I couldn’t be Pillar without you, and I still can’t. We’ve both hurt each other because we were too stubborn about what we expected, and we paid badly for that. But what’s the point of life if we give up on the people we love?” He enfolded her into his arms and stroked her smooth hair. He kissed her on the forehead and cheeks and mouth. “Wen, will you be my Pillarman?”
― Fonda Lee, Jade Legacy