“He remembered the moment when his thoughts had inverted themselves—that shift from not being able to please everyone to not trying—and the way that change had enabled him to see past the maneuverings and histrionics of the representatives to the… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“ 'We cannot decide,' the Witness for the Treasury said. 'We are sorry, but it is the truth.' 'May we suggest that indecisiveness is… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“She would not be what she is if she had ever had something given her that was a burden equal to her strength.” — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“They were all very much of a type, tall and narrow-faced, eyes pale blue and pale green and pale gray, their features sharp but… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“It was the first time in his life Maia had been surrounded by people who were like him instead of only snow-white elves with… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“ 'In our inmost and secret heart, which you ask us to bare to you, we wish to banish them as we were banished,… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“ 'Nothing can make death easier,' Cala said, 'but silence can make it harder.' 'Speaking helps not,' Maia said.” — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“Maia screamed and woke. 'Serenity?' Cala's voice, Cala's angular shape outlined against the window. ' 'Tis an ironic title, in sooth,' Maia said feebly,… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
“After a time, he felt a deeper rhythm, the rhythm of the stone and water, not the rhythm of his words and heartbeat. He… — Katherine Addison Copy Share Image
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