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1 " Believe in magic. Believe in the impossible "
― Morgan Rhodes , Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms, #3)
2 " Hatred is like fire. It burns the one who harnesses it. It's also extremely hard to see more helpful truths through its flames. "
3 " You don't cry when someone pushes you down. You get up. You get up and you fight back. And pretty soon nobody's going to shove you anymore because they'll see it's not worth it. "
4 " In the shadow my father has cast over my entire life, you are the only light I can see anymore. And, whatever the cost, I refuse to let that light be extinguished "
5 " Magnus had come to a horrible realization. One that he knew would cause him nothing but pain and suffering from that day forward.But there was no changing the truth of it.He had fallen in love with her. "
6 " This was the boy who now kissed her without reservation, as if he were dying and she was air itself. "
7 " Fear and intimidation are tactics that work very well on those who allow themselves to be afraid and intimidated. "
8 " You seem rather obsessed with Magnus. Perhaps next time I should try to arrange a meeting between the two of you instead. "
9 " Her cerulean eyes widened. "You dream about me?"His gaze snapped back to hers."Nightmares only "
10 " You want to know why I did what I did?" His dark brows drew together as if he were only now allowing himself to consider this question. "Its fairly simple, actually. It's because, without your bravery in the face of all that's happened to you, without your constant scheming behind my back, without that fire of hatred and contempt and hope in your eyes when you look at me..." He hissed out a breath. "In the shadow my father has cast over my entire life, you are the only light I can see anymore. And, whatever the cost, I refuse to let that light be extinguished. "
11 " It was desperate, this kiss. Violent, even.But of course it was. It had been building up between them for such a long time, as the battle about this boy who had destroyed her life had raged inside her. This boy who had saved her life, who was cruel and kind, strong and weak. Who was selfish and selfless all at once. "
12 " Some sought revenge against their mortal enemies with the edge of a sword. Her plan for vengeance began with the edge of a smile. "
13 " And those with dark pasts didn't always yearn for dark futures. "
14 " That is your greatest mistake. The love you felt for him wasn’t love at all—it was obsession. Real love means sacrifice, not selfishness. "
15 " But one thought was crystal clear. This princess, who looked at him tonight with hope rather than hate shining in her eyes . . . if he let her, she could destroy him. "
16 " There are no guarantees in this life, only strong possibilities. That's enough for me. "
17 " there was only one person who could change your destiny, and that was yourself. "
18 " You don’t cry when someone pushes you down. You get up. You get up and you fight back. And pretty soon nobody’s going to shove you anymore because they’ll see it’s not worth it. You won’t let anyone push you around and make you cry. "
19 " Blood is life. Blood is magic. "
20 " Hatred is like fire. It burns the one who harnesses it. It’s also extremely hard to see more helpful truths through its flames. "
