93 Quotes by Trudi Canavan

But as I witnessed what Dakova was capable of, I cared less about what the Guild did and didn’t allow. He did not need black magic to perform evil. I saw him do things with his bare hands that I will never forget.

I suppose if Akkarin came to rescue you all the time, people would say you weren’t a good choice. The novices are all jealous of you, not realising that they would be in the same situation if they were the High Lord’s favourite, even if they are from the Houses. Any novice he chose would be a target. Always expected to prove themselves.

There are three things you will learn from tonight: even the most powerful Thief has limitations, it pays to have friends in high places, and there are some things best left to magicians.” – Cery.

Everything has changed for the worse.” – Cery.

They won’t catch you,” he told her. “And even if they do, I’ll get you back. I promise you that.

All we can hope for is that, whatever the outcome, the people we care about survive and escape.” – Dannyl.

You have made a difference, Rothen,” she protested. “I’d have never become a magician if it were not for you. And what is this talk of your life ending? It’s going to be years – decades – before you need to start planning a gravestone to outdazzle everyone else’s.

But right now it’s a friend’s love.

A magician four centuries ago described his magic as a constant companion. It can be a helpful friend, he said, or a deadly adversary.