“Oh I don't always do what I'm told. I'm a bad girl. I don't do the things girls should.” — Anthony Ryan Bad girl 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
Life isn't what you want it to be, it's what you make it become. — Anthony Ryan Inspirational Copy Share Image
“Sellin shrugged. “Times past, brother. Can’t live in ’em. Just learn from ’em.” — Anthony Ryan Brother Copy Share Image
“Cruelty is in all of us,” he said. “But they made it a virtue.” — Anthony Ryan Character Copy Share Image
“Curiosity is also my worst vice, and once stirred one not to be denied.” — Anthony Ryan Curiosity 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 Secret Copy Share Image
“An hour later it had become obvious that as a swordsman Alucius made a fine poet.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“Knowledge is what shapes us, little brothers,” he told them, for once his smile was absent, his tone entirely serious. “It makes… — Anthony Ryan Knowledge Copy Share Image
“Caenis surveyed the celebrating crowd with naked disgust. Vaelin couldn’t hear the word he mouthed but the shape of his lips carried… — Anthony Ryan Disgust 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 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
“Nobility is a lie. A pretence that high standing comes from anything more than money or martial prowess. Any dolt can play… — Anthony Ryan Advice 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
“I've survived revolution, war, and over a decade on this continent," the Burgrave reflected. "But by all the ghosts of the hundred… — Anthony Ryan Dad 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 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
“I’ll fight but I won’t murder. His boyhood resolve coming back to him, the promise he had made to himself after saving… — Anthony Ryan Boyhood 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 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
“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 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
“Power comes at a price, love," Veliss replied through bared teeth, maintaining the smile she offered to the townsfolk lining the square.… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Lord Antesh,” Uncle Sentes said. “I see no recognisable flag of truce, do you?” Antesh pursed his lips and shook his head.… — Anthony Ryan God 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
“The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Those who have not lived cannot meditate on the mysteries of life.” — Anthony Ryan Life 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 Cruelty Copy Share Image
