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1 " ...in life, a man only comes to a few crossroads that can shape his future for good or bad. Sometimes one recognized these crossroads, and could stop and think about the right decision. But other times, the choice could only be seen with the clarity that came afterward. "
― Morgan Rhodes , Frozen Tides (Falling Kingdoms, #4)
2 " If every mortal looks at others as their friends, not as their enemies, the world would be a much better place, wouldn't it? "
3 " I believe with all my heart, that Magnus is a worthy and superior successor to your current king. Therefore, I ask today that you reject Gaius Damora as your leader and take Prince Magnus as your new king. He will right the wrongs that have overtaken Mytica. And he will make Gaius Damora pay for all he has destroyed. "
4 " One could get bored even with beauty when one was constantly surrounded by it. "
5 " After having grown up surrounded by so much manufactured beauty, Amara had come to want something different. Something that wasn't necessarily beautiful. Something imperfect, interesting, and perhaps even ugly. "
6 " All magic comes with a price. A price that is never revealed until after the damage has been done. "
7 " She was his princess. No. She was his goddess. With her golden skin and golden hair. She was his light. His life. His everything.He loved her more than anything else in this world. "
8 " I love you, Cleo," he said, the words finally coming to him, with no effort at all because of how true they were. "I love you so much it hurts."Her eyes widened. "What did you just say?"Magnus almost laughed. "I think you heard me right. "
9 " You won't believe me, no matter what I say. Clearly there's nothing I can do or say that will change your opinion of me.""You want everything, take all that you can get, but you give nothing back in return," Magnus snarled through clenched teeth. "Leave me. "
10 " But I want you to know," Cleo continued, "that there is hope. And that I am living proof of that hope. Because, even though I was forced into this marriage against my will, I have come to know Prince Magnus Lukas Damora very well these last months. And one thing I've learned is that Prince Magnus is nothing like his father. Prince Magnus is brave and compassionate, and he truly wants what's just and best for this kingdom. Kindness is what makes a good king who will put the needs and rights of his people before his own desires. "
11 " Kurtis came to see me earlier," Magnus said, before Cleo could reply. "Do you know why?""To tell you I've quit archery?""No, but it's adorable that you think I'd care about something so trivial. "
12 " Because if you don't choose to fight against the wrong in the world, then you are the wrong in the world. "
13 " But you should remember that charm opens far more doors than harsh words do.” “And a sharp ax will open every door. "
14 " I’m pregnant. "
15 " If every mortal looked at others as their friends, not as their enemies, the world would be a much better place, wouldn’t it? "
16 " Why did men always find it necessary to comment on whether or not a woman’s exterior pleased them? She knew she was beautiful. No need to constantly restate it, as if doing so would earn one points in a game. "
17 " What our hearts want can overtake what our minds tell us is forbidden to us. We can’t control these feelings, even if we desperately wish we could. "
18 " You broke it. Congratulations. You’ve just given me my sixth broken nose, and now I’m going to kill you. "
19 " Because if you don’t choose to fight against the wrong in the world, then you are the wrong in the world. "
20 " You are the only light I can see anymore,” he’d whispered. “And, whatever the cost, I refuse to let that light be extinguished. "