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Storm Glass (Glass, #1) QUOTES

Storm Glass (Glass, #1) QUOTES

1 " Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

2 " You can't let the past ruin your future, I changed over in my mind. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

3 " The benefit of appearing so young is I'm constantly underestimated "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

4 " with a touch of sarcasm. “Glass is an amazing material. Versatile, "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

5 " followed a step behind. My thoughts churned as my emotions seesawed "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

6 " You can't let the past ruin your future. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

7 " The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

8 " I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments." Leif groaned. "That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

9 " At first, it feels as if she has vanished forever, and all traces are destroyed. But later, when the pain of loss doesn't overwhelm all your other feelings, every time you think of her, or hear her voice in your head, or remember a happy time together, you realize she's still a part of you and will never be totally gone. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

10 " Life is like molten glass. It flows, it's flexible, it can be molded and shaped and...what do you say? Ah, yes. It holds vast potential. You have a number of uncertainties in your melt right now. But they will always be there in one form or another. Always. Unlike molten glass, life can't be fixed or frozen into a pretty vase and placed on a shelf to gather dust. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

11 " Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

12 " I needed to sit down. I'd heard other people talk about having to sit down when shocked by an event or revelation and I had dismissed the notion as pure exaggeration. Little did I realize the actual physical weakness. It felt as if my bones had dissolved and my muscles could no longer support my weight. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

13 " There is a reason for everything, Opal. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all forget it, but the reason is there all the same. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

14 " Surprise touched Kade’s eyes for a moment before he resumed his bland manner. “Sparks are similar to lightning strikes and are harmful if you get too close. Also the problem with thunderstorms, they move with the wind and have other … ah … obligations. It’s best for you to bask in the steady sunshine. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

15 " Be careful,” Zitora said. “He’s armed.”
“I’m a Stormdancer! Mere metal is nothing compared with the power of a storm.” Kade made his voice boom and spread his arms wide. His eyes sparked with humor. “I. Am. Invincible.”
“Until a happy wind blows,” I said.
“Curse those sunny days.”
“The bane of your existence.”
“The scourge of society.”
“The downfall of decency.”
“And boring, too. Nothing like a good gale to put a spring in your step. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

16 " Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

17 " Don’t knock the power of a pest,” Leif said. “Persistence and stubborness can be useful in many situations. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

18 " Blue Eyes pulled his sword back and tried another lunge. I pushed the weapon toward the ground, but again he flicked his wrist. A line of fire blazed on my right arm. Wonderful. Matching cuts.

He paused with his sword held in midair. My blood stained the tip.

I glanced past him. Didn’t anyone hear the fight? Should I scream?

“Submit? You will have so many cuts on your arms and legs, you will faint from lack of blood.”

“No. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

19 " Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart. In the meantime, we’ll take it slow.”

His hand stroked my cheek. I opened my eyes. He leaned closer and our lips met. A tender kiss, short and sweet.

He smiled. “A good first gather.”

I laughed at the glassmaking reference. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

20 " You’re going to be sore tomorrow and in outright pain by the next day. Stop often to stretch your muscles and rest your back.”

“There won’t be time,” Zitora said as she mounted Sudi.

“Why am I not surprised? Dashing off before she’s properly trained is becoming standard procedure around here. "

― Maria V. Snyder , Storm Glass (Glass, #1)