Terrible Quotes by Holly Black

9 Terrible quotes by Holly Black

Holly Black’s perspective on Terrible is captured in nine concise quotes. This compact set showcases her fantasy‑laden voice, giving readers a quick taste of her haunting imagination.

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“...nothing I could do to you will be as terrible as what you'll do to yourself.”

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“There is a pleasure in being with them,' he says. 'Taking what we want, indulging in every terrible thought. There's safety in…

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And stupid. Brave and Stupid." Ravus smiled, but then his smile sagged. "But nothing can stop you from being terrible once you've…

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Occasionally, there are battles in the sky. One likes to imagine the angels are always triumphant. One does not like to think…

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I love you, you see...and I fear I have no way to say or show it that isn't terrible, except coming here.…

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Isn't every hero aware of all the terrible reason they did those good deeds?" Aware of every mistake they ever made and…

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There’s something about her—Cassel, I have met many evil men and women in my life. I have made deals with them, drank…

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“So you'll teach me?" Val asked. Ravus nodded agin. "I will make you as terrible as you desire." "I don't want to…

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The funny thing about good people—people like Daneca—is that they really honestly don’t get the impulse toward evil. They have an incredibly…

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When you don't know what you're searching for, you have to look absolutely everywhere.

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“Madoc makes a snorting sound, then turns to me. 'I am sure that Wren here wouldn't mind taking Lady Nore's castle and lands for…

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That’s family for you. Can’t live with them, can’t murder them.

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“No, I won't help you. No I won't hear you explain why I should. It really is a magical word: no. You say whatever…

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Let her alone,' said the enkanto, 'or I will curse you blind, lame, and worse.' The old man laughed. 'I'm a curse breaker, fool.'…

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“lt's an honor and a delight to meet you and a tragedy you're here”

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“No fire at all.”

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“His wax-white skin was cool to the touch when she brushed his neck to find the knot of cloth. She'd never been this close…

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So what are you really wearing?" The words left her mouth before she could consider them. She winced. He didn't seem to mind; in…

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“I grab a chair. "I don't mean to pry," I say, "but we're in a hospital. You sure you're fine?" She sighs heavily. "No…

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Kaye: You know what the sun looks like? Janet: No, What? Kaye: Like he slit his wrists in a bathtub and the blood is…

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“That was how she felt, right then. As if there was too much of her, as if her skin was tight with muchness. She…

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“It was a vow, a piece of a chant, their scripture, something they took so seriously that saying it aloud embarrassed them.”

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“Some broken things stay broken”

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