Death comes suddenly and life is fragile and brief. No one can alter this either by prayers or spells. — 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
