No man can choose to serve only himself when he has something to offer his state. No one can put his own wishes above the needs of so many.
Megan Whalen TurnerBecause you do not believe?" "Oh, no," said Attolia bitterly. "Because I believe and do not choose to worship.
Megan Whalen TurnerIt isn't an easy thing to give your loyalty to someone you don't know, especially when that person chooses to reveal nothing of himself.
Megan Whalen TurnerThe queen was settling on the edge of the bed, ungainly with hesitation and at the same time exquisite in her grace, like a heron landing in a treetop.
Megan Whalen TurnerThanks to His Majesty," the magus said, and my father seemed startled at the correction but not displeased. He looked thoroughly satisfied and very much like Ina when she has all her embroidery threads arranged to her satisfaction. He looked so pleased that I checked over my shoulder to see if there might be someone else behind me who had drawn his attention.
Megan Whalen Turner