Jennifer Kittrell

“But here we are at the crossroads, and who is the work falling on? You see any boys or men in this room? You see any fellow pacing up and down outside, praying to Sa to give that little life a chance? I don’t. And that’s the message, girls. If you don’t have a partner ready to put it on the line for you, to the last drop of blood in his body, well, then you’re a fool if you spread your legs. That’s it, plain as I can say it.”
― Robin Hobb, Dragon Haven

“You’re not especially strong, or fast, or bright. Don’t think you are. But you’ll have the stubbornness to wear down anyone stronger, or faster, or brighter than yourself. And that’s more of a danger to you than to anyone else.”
― Robin Hobb, Assassin's Apprentice

“Men cannot grieve as dogs do. But we grieve for many years.”
― Robin Hobb, Assassin's Apprentice / Royal Assassin

“I stood and watched as the old King departed the hall. I felt an echoing loss. Strange man. Bastard though I was, he could have declared himself my grandfather, and had for the asking what he instead chose to buy.”
― Robin Hobb, Assassin's Apprentice