Girls under the age of fourteen are the most frightening creatures I have ever come across. - Jonah Griggs

You're good enough, Jacob.

No stories or explanations,' Finnikin had once told him. 'When it comes to women, straight into an apology and you will find the rest of your life bearable.

See, I remember love. That's what people don't understand.

Land?' Froi whispered. 'You're giving them land? I'm not worth the valley.' 'You're worth a kingdom,' Finnikin said, turning back to the crowd.

Tom always did anger well. Hid it well, but showed it even better

Imagine who she would be if we unleashed her onto the world. I think she would rip the breath from all of us.