Finn, listen!" Trevanion said, his voice raw."I prayed to see you one more time. It's all I prayed for. Nothing more. And my prayers were answered. Go east, I'll lend them west." "We have a dilemma, then," Finnikin said fiercely. "Because I prayed that you would grow old and hold my children in your arms as you held me. My prayers have not been answered yet, Trevanion. So whose prayer is more worthy? Yours or mine?
Melina MarchettaHe bursts out laughing. It's short, as if he regretted allowing me to make him laugh, but the satisfaction's already mine.
Melina MarchettaImagine who she would be if we unleashed her onto the world. I think she would rip the breath from all of us.
Melina MarchettaPeople arenโt interested in the truth, Dafar. Theyโre interested in what keeps them safe. Theyโre interested in being looked after. Theyโre interested in a tale being spun... Mighty men have moments of great despair that common people do not want to know about.
Melina MarchettaAccording to Dickens, the first rule of human nature is self-preservation and when I forgive him for writing a character as pathetic as Oliver Twist, I'll thank him for the advice.
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