1,728 Quotes by Leigh Bardugo

Because people who can’t be bothered with manners pretend to be amused by them.

A wise warrior learns from her mistakes.

Does this bother you, merchling?”“I don’t enjoy feeling like a thief.”“After everything he’s done?”“Yes.”“So much for righteous. You do realize we’re stealing your money?”“Jesper said the same thing, but I’m sure my father wrote me out of his will as soon as Alys became pregnant.”“That doesn’t mean you’re any less entitled to it.”“I don’t want it. I just don’t want him to have it.”“What a luxury to turn your back on luxury.

You’re weak because you’re afraid of people seeing your weakness. You’re letting shame decide who you are.

You were early, Jesper,” Kaz said as he nudged Matthias towards the boat.“I was on time.”“For you, that’s early. Next time you plan to impress me give me some warning.”“The animals are out, and I found you a boat. This is when a thank you would be in order.”“Thank you, Jesper,” said Nina.“You’re very welcome, gorgeous. See, Kaz? That’s how the civilised folk do.

Usually people don't start hating each other until a week into the job, but you two have a head start.

If any of you survive, make sure I have an open casket," Jesper said as he hefted two slender coils of rope over his shoulder and signalled for Wylan to follow him across the roof. "The world deserves a few more moments with this face.

He saw that Jesper was staring at his hands. "What were you expecting?" Kaz growled."Claws, at least,"Jesper said, shifting his gaze to his own bony feet. "Possibly a spiny thumb.

Jesper couldn't keep the disdain from his voice. "Only Nina and Matthias speak Fjerdan.""I speak Fjerdan," Wylan protested."Schoolroom Fjerdan, right? I bet you speak Fjerdan about as well as I speak moose.""Moose is probably your native tongue," mumbled Wylan.