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1 " greed is a hunger that will never be satisfied "
― Jeff Wheeler , The Silent Shield (Kingfountain #5)
2 " You can tell a lot about a man by the dogs he keeps on a leash and the ones he lets roam free. "
3 " Isn’t it tragic how we women always compare ourselves to one another? Comparing our faults to others’ perfections? "
4 " Grief and pain are part of this mortal coil. But no pain so sharp as that which afflicts a mother’s heart. I think I can bear any sadness for my own sake. But seeing my children suffer . . . that is the worst pain of all. "
5 " Up here!” she called to Drew, straining her shoulders to lift the hatch. The king rushed up the steps and helped her push it up. The hatch rattled and clanged as it "
6 " Mothers have an interesting way of rebuking wayward children, but they do it so nicely that you have to forgive them. Even better, learn from them "