Art glows with faith even in its weakest parts. At every moment, writing is an act of self-confidence – the sheerest, most determined, most stubborn self-belief. You CAN have faith and doubt at the same time; the most insecure writer on the planet has faith that shines just as bright as her doubt, and she deserves props for that. It might be hidden deep, she might not feel it and you might not see it, but it’s in there, or she wouldn’t be able to write.

I've liked you better when Katsa's around," Giddon said. "She's so rotten to me that you seem positively pleasant in contrast.

You're the queen, and it's the queen's house, and whatever Brigan may accomplish, he's highly unlikely ever to be queen.

It's only water," she said. "Tell that to a drowning man," Giddon said.

She would like to restrain from cruelty and receive no admiration for it.

Are you determined to leave me in this world to live without my heart?

If we're to be judged by our parents and grandparents, then we all may as well impale ourselves upon jagged bits of rock.