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“Words have magic. Spells and curses. Some of them, the best of them, once said change everything.”
― Jewels of the Sun
― Jewels of the Sun
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness.”
― A Song of Ice and Fire, 5-Book Boxed Set: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons
― A Song of Ice and Fire, 5-Book Boxed Set: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons
“You're a survivor because every day you make a choice not to be governed by their harsh words or actions. No one has the right to take away your happiness”
― A Sheep Amongst Wolves
― A Sheep Amongst Wolves
“They never see what you are." Shocked, Jude glanced around to see who'd spoken, then realized she had.
"Don't they?" Brenna wanted to know, lifting her brow as she topped off Jude's glass yet again.
"They see a reflection of their own perception. Whore or angel, mother or child. Depending on their view, they're compelled to protect or conquer or exploit. Or you're a convenience," she murmured.
"Easily discarded.”
― Jewels of the Sun
"Don't they?" Brenna wanted to know, lifting her brow as she topped off Jude's glass yet again.
"They see a reflection of their own perception. Whore or angel, mother or child. Depending on their view, they're compelled to protect or conquer or exploit. Or you're a convenience," she murmured.
"Easily discarded.”
― Jewels of the Sun
“He'd learned quickly enough that when you cooked for a family, everybody was a critic.”
― Rising Tides
― Rising Tides
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