23 Quotes by Sarah E. Morin

Arpien didn't like tears. On the few occasions he'd tried to ease a maiden's tears, she inexplicably started producing more. How to fix this? He assumed the Sixth Stance of Deep Mourning and flourished the Bow of Esteemed Members of Foreign Nation States. "My condolences on the loss of your-" "Pickle?" She offered him one from the clay crock.

Nissa Montaine was not cunning, but she was studious. She’d been known to read the same book over again dozens of times and comb the nuances from it.

Brierly, if we fight without hope, we’re defeated before we start.

His princess was dusty. Arpien should have expected that. Anything lying undisturbed for a hundred years would gather dust. He’d crossed the ocean to find the right sword for this venture, but neglected to pack a feather duster.

To believe in anything takes risk,” Arpien said. “Perhaps the risk of disappointed hopes is greater than the reward of fulfilled ones.