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“For the ones who dream of stranger worlds.”
― A Darker Shade of Magic
― A Darker Shade of Magic
“Whenever I wish to do something, I simply speak to the air – or to the stones – or to the sunlight – or the sea – or to whatever it is and politely request them to help me. And then, since my alliances with these powerful spirits were set in place thousands of years ago, they are only too glad to do whatever I ask.”
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
“Where have they gone?" "Wherever magicians used to go. Behind the sky. On the other side of the rain.”
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
“Strength without swords."
"How does one conquer without a sword? Without a weapon?"
"The real leader conquers with her mind. Princess Santieri's phrase, was it not?”
― The Councillor
"How does one conquer without a sword? Without a weapon?"
"The real leader conquers with her mind. Princess Santieri's phrase, was it not?”
― The Councillor
“You look more ready to storm a city than seduce a man.”
― A Darker Shade of Magic
― A Darker Shade of Magic
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