“Speaking it aloud would reveal the absurdity of it, and he preferred the dream.” — Anthony Ryan Absurdity Copy Share Image
“War is blood and shit…There’s no honour in it, Makril’s words.” — Anthony Ryan Peace Copy Share Image
“You mistake purpose for cruelty, and I have always had a purpose. I am not mindless.” — Anthony Ryan Cruelty Copy Share Image
“It was a curious effect of pain that time became infinite, every instant of agony prolonged to the ultimate.” — Anthony Ryan Agony Copy Share Image
“- Um irmão da Ordem luta com as duas mãos - disse a eles - Perder um membro não é desculpa para… — Anthony Ryan Amor Copy Share Image
“Those who have not lived cannot meditate on the mysteries of life.” — Anthony Ryan Life Copy Share Image
“In the morning they found that the remnants had been cleared, leaving only a circle of black ash to scar the grass.… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Courage?" I gave a very soft laugh. "I find courage is just another of life's illusions. In the end, we all do… — Anthony Ryan Amusement Copy Share Image
“Vaelin knew himself to be the best swordsman among them. Dentos was master of the bow, Barkus unarmed combat, Nortah the finest… — Anthony Ryan Swordsman Copy Share Image
“War is ever the folly of the ignorant. But I have seen much to convince me some wars must be fought, to… — Anthony Ryan Battle Copy Share Image
“What a burden it is to have an intelligent daughter. It goes against nature for wit to be bound up in so… — Anthony Ryan Children Copy Share Image
“I may not be the best Fief Lord, but I’m resolved to be the best uncle. And as a present to my… — Anthony Ryan Uncle Copy Share Image
“I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“What do you think the world is if not just an endless parade of madness? To make war is madness. To seek… — Anthony Ryan Charade Copy Share Image
“Your realm is an insane place. In Volaria, no-one goes hungry, slaves are no use when they starve. Those freeborn too lazy… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“No-one knows what became of him, although some say on the coldest nights, in a place where it’s said a village once… — Anthony Ryan Life Copy Share Image
“I saw cities, and roads of marvelous construction. I saw cruelty and greed, but I've seen them here too. I saw a… — Anthony Ryan Architecture Copy Share Image
“Thirty-four, still undecided on a name, sat practicing his Realm tongue with Draker, although much of the lesson seemed to consist of… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“I’ll fight but I won’t murder. His boyhood resolve coming back to him, the promise he had made to himself after saving… — Anthony Ryan Boyhood Copy Share Image
“I was a slave, but never a fool. This empire is vast beyond imagining and we have killed only a fraction of… — Anthony Ryan Battle Copy Share Image
“Lord Antesh,” Uncle Sentes said. “I see no recognisable flag of truce, do you?” Antesh pursed his lips and shook his head.… — Anthony Ryan God Copy Share Image
“Power comes at a price, love," Veliss replied through bared teeth, maintaining the smile she offered to the townsfolk lining the square.… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“An hour later it had become obvious that as a swordsman Alucius made a fine poet.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“They say his eyes could strip a man's soul bare, that no secret could be hidden if he met your gaze.” — Anthony Ryan Secret Copy Share Image
“The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets.” — Anthony Ryan Action Copy Share Image
“A man who asks for advice is either indulging in the pretence of consideration or too weak to know his own mind.” — Anthony Ryan Advice Copy Share Image
“Oh I don't always do what I'm told. I'm a bad girl. I don't do the things girls should.” — Anthony Ryan Bad girl Copy Share Image
“Curiosity is also my worst vice, and once stirred one not to be denied.” — Anthony Ryan Curiosity Copy Share Image
