41 Quotes by Kate Elliott

Do not mourn over the happiness you were fortunate enough to possess, lest you turn that joy into grief. Be glad that you had what others may never in their lives experience. The gods have dealt kindly with you, Daughter.

The history of the world begins with a seed. The seed is the kernel of what you are, but it is also the promise of what you can become.

We don't have to accept the things we might change.

Will we ever know what became of her?" he asked wistfully."Only if we can trust dreams. I fear they lie as often they tell the truth.

Can we ever see the truth when desire blinds us? Or do we call it the truth because it is what we wish to see?

Male or female, what did it matter, really, when the body yearned?

I shall bury the blade in your skull, just above your right eye.""That's what I love about you. Your precision.

Why do you ask me questions to which you already know the answer?"She tapped me on the arm with her painted fan. "To annoy you, dearest.

Are you afraid, son?" the count asked, more gently."Y-yes, Father. I wouldn't lie to you, even about that."The count reached out and with an odd, awkward gesture touched Alain on the cheek, a brush more than a caress, almost as he would pat one of his beloved hounds. "There's no shame in being afraid, Alain. There's only shame if you let your fear cloud your good judgement.