Matthew C

“And there, among the ruined splendor of Skyline Palace, Adamat saw a god weep for the hero of Adro.”
― Brian McClellan, The Autumn Republic

“You’ve one mark on your record,” Tamas said. “You once punched a na-baron in the face. Broke his jaw. Tell me about that.”
Olem grimaced. “Officially, sir, I was pushing him out of the way of a runaway carriage. Saved his life. Half my company saw it.”
“With your fist?”
“Aye.”
“And unofficially?”
“The man was a git. He shot my dog because it startled his horse.”
“And if I ever have cause to shoot your dog?”
“I’ll punch you in the face.”
“Fair enough. You have the job.”
― Brian McClellan, Promise of Blood

“I’ve met dozens of officers who think their immaculate mustache can move the world.”
― Brian McClellan, The Autumn Republic

“Faith with proof is no faith at all.”
― Patrick Ness, The Ask and the Answer