“They reminded me of the people of my village, their indomitable spirit in the face of disaster, their unshakable belief that no matter what might befall them, life was basically good and the world benign.” — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
But just as the river is always at the door, so is the world always outside. And it is in the world that we… — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
...What does the blessing of heaven mean? We know the kirin is just an animal, not a mythical creature." It has become a symbol… — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
“They reminded me of the people of my village, their indomitable spirit in the face of disaster, their unshakable belief that no matter what… — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
“Like young fern shoots my child's fingers curled. I did not expect, in the fifth month, frost.” — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
..while I was happy enough to pray to any god, knowing that they were simply different faces created by men, of one indivisible truth. — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
How was it possible for the world to be so beautiful and so cruel at the same time? — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
It's like a spell. It's so strong I can't fight it. Is love always like this? — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
She entered a state where prayer and poetry became one and the everyday world seemed full of holiness and significance. — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
I miss the days when I was alone with my characters and no one else knew them except me. — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
“I learned embroidery," Kaede said, "But you can't kill anyone with a needle." "You can," Shizuka said offhandedly. "I'll show you one day.” — Lian Hearn Copy Share Image
