“An hour later it had become obvious that as a swordsman Alucius made a fine poet.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.” — Anthony Ryan Enough Copy Share Image
“I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets.” — Anthony Ryan Action Copy Share Image
“A man who asks for advice is either indulging in the pretence of consideration or too weak to know his own mind.” — Anthony Ryan Advice Copy Share Image
“Sellin shrugged. “Times past, brother. Can’t live in ’em. Just learn from ’em.” — Anthony Ryan Brother Copy Share Image
“Curiosity is also my worst vice, and once stirred one not to be denied.” — Anthony Ryan Curiosity Copy Share Image
“Cruelty is in all of us,” he said. “But they made it a virtue.” — Anthony Ryan Character Copy Share Image
“Vaelin knew himself to be the best swordsman among them. Dentos was master of the bow, Barkus unarmed combat, Nortah the finest… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“War is ever the folly of the ignorant. But I have seen much to convince me some wars must be fought, to… — Anthony Ryan Battle Copy Share Image
“I may not be the best Fief Lord, but I’m resolved to be the best uncle. And as a present to my… — Anthony Ryan Uncle Copy Share Image
“If you believe our cause so hopeless, why join us?" "Because you offered something I had forgotten could be offered, a choice.… — Anthony Ryan Belief Copy Share Image
“For nine more nights they trained, after an arduous day’s march, Vaelin would try to turn a poet into a swordsman.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“When he visited the stables he found Spit also had a welcome waiting. It lasted a full two minutes and Master Rensial… — Anthony Ryan Longest Fart Copy Share Image
“You hide it well, but I can see it, Lord Verniers. You hate us. We have beaten you to obedience but it's… — Anthony Ryan Abused Copy Share Image
“Lust? I have no desire to incite lust in anyone." Veliss turned to her with a quizzical expression, her smile suddenly genuine.… — Anthony Ryan Desire Copy Share Image
“Your realm is an insane place. In Volaria, no-one goes hungry, slaves are no use when they starve. Those freeborn too lazy… — Anthony Ryan Beg Copy Share Image
“No-one knows what became of him, although some say on the coldest nights, in a place where it’s said a village once… — Anthony Ryan Life Copy Share Image
“I saw cities, and roads of marvelous construction. I saw cruelty and greed, but I've seen them here too. I saw a… — Anthony Ryan Architecture Copy Share Image
“Thirty-four, still undecided on a name, sat practicing his Realm tongue with Draker, although much of the lesson seemed to consist of… — Anthony Ryan Correct Copy Share Image
“I was a slave, but never a fool. This empire is vast beyond imagining and we have killed only a fraction of… — Anthony Ryan Battle Copy Share Image
“Speaking it aloud would reveal the absurdity of it, and he preferred the dream.” — Anthony Ryan Absurdity Copy Share Image
“A man doesn't know his true strength until he fears for his life” — Anthony Ryan Blood-song Copy Share Image
“War is blood and shit…There’s no honour in it, Makril’s words.” — Anthony Ryan Peace Copy Share Image
“Those who have not lived cannot meditate on the mysteries of life.” — Anthony Ryan Life Copy Share Image
“Courage?" I gave a very soft laugh. "I find courage is just another of life's illusions. In the end, we all do… — Anthony Ryan Amusement Copy Share Image
“It was a curious effect of pain that time became infinite, every instant of agony prolonged to the ultimate.” — Anthony Ryan Agony Copy Share Image
“You mistake purpose for cruelty, and I have always had a purpose. I am not mindless.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“- Um irmão da Ordem luta com as duas mãos - disse a eles - Perder um membro não é desculpa para… — Anthony Ryan Amor Copy Share Image
“I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight.” — Anthony Ryan Appear Copy Share Image
“What a burden it is to have an intelligent daughter. It goes against nature for wit to be bound up in so… — Anthony Ryan Children Copy Share Image
“They say his eyes could strip a man's soul bare, that no secret could be hidden if he met your gaze.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
