“He had known that power requires to be used; that the world compels the exercise of power if one possesses it. And that necessity constrains what one may do with power.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“He had known that power requires to be used; that the world compels the exercise of power if one possesses it. And that necessity… — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“The great house was not what she had expected, though she had not realized she expected anything until she found herself surprised.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“The sea is made of salt tears we say and the waves are made of the griefs of men but I am sorry so… — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“Some men are not capable of learning anything that does not agree with their own opinions.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“Almost anything can be managed if one simply goes about it properly.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“When we endure loss, the past reaches out to grip us from behind, but it's not wrong to turn your face forward.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“The grief doesn't go away, ... "But you...get used to it, you know? It's like carrying a heavy stone, one that's really too heavy… — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“Trei did not stay to look out at the city, but went to find his cousin. He went smiling, and with a lightness to… — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“It is poor solace to speak of the passing of time and grief," the master said. His quiet voice had gone somehow bleak, though… — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
“A king who is renowned for mercy," said the Arobern, with heavy irony, "must also be renowned in equal measure for injustice.” — Rachel Neumeier Copy Share Image
