But the trouble with sainthood these days is the robe-and-halo imagery that gets stuck onto it." Carl got that brooding look again. "People forget that robes were street clothes once... and still are, in a lot of places. And halos… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
Sometimes we do not hear the Whisperer even at her loudest because she speaks in our own voice, the one we most often discount. — 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… — Diane Duane Copy Share Image
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
