“ What are you thinking of? Dairine demanded. Let me help you— You need to stay here and let me do this, Roshaun said. But if I can just— You can’t, Roshaun said, looking at her with that infuriating, amused… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
And we will cause it to be well-made, this Sacrifice. You, young and never loving; I, old and never loved. Such a Song the… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
But even in your world it’s a byword. Men will fight bravely and be heroes, but for last-ditch defense against any odds… get a… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
“The spear in the Other's heart is the spear in your own: you are he. There is no other wisdom, and no other hope… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
“There's no way that can be the river," Rhiow said. "Rhi, the ceiling of Grand Central--" Saash said. "It's backward," Rhiow snapped, "thank you… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
Virtue," he said. "The real thing. It's not some kind of cuddly teddy bear you can keep on the shelf until you need a hug. It's dangerous, which is why it makes people so nervous. Virtue has its own agenda, and believe me, it's not always yours. The word itself means strength, power. And when it gets loose, you'd better… — Diane Duane Copy Share
Something always happens. You still have to promise stuff anyway. If you have to work to make the promises true... it's like a spell.… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
You should know how terrible a power belief is, especially in the wrong hands -- and how do you tell which hands are wrong?… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
“Beware! said the peridxis's voice in her head. Don't let It's shadowy little truth overwhelm the greater one.” — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
A legend can just as well be founded in the future as in the past." "It's called a 'prophecy,'" Urruah said. "You may have… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
There is a rule for fantasy writers: The more truth you mix in with a lie, the stronger it gets. — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
“Sarek looked up with something like hope in his eyes. “I must say,” he said, “I am impressed. You are quite a detective, Doctor.”… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
