“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
“It is poor solace to speak of the passing of time and grief," the master said. His quiet voice had gone somehow bleak, though Araene could not decide where in his unchanging tone the difference lay. "We do not wish… — 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
