Sarwat Chadda > Quotes

“What is Hell? Hell is the cry of a starving infant. Hell is the begging for mercy then denied. Hell is the betrayals between man and wife. The lies between father and child. Hell is where the heart is.”
― Sarwat Chadda

“The first time is always the hardest”
― Sarwat Chadda, Dark Goddess

“Fear makes the wolf seem bigger.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Devil's Kiss

“Mankind is a plague. Look at you. You rape and pillage, you suck the Earth dry and kill all your kindred. What species has prospered under man's dominion?”
― Sarwat Chadda, Dark Goddess

“Someone had once told me that a group of cats was called a clowder or a glaring. These were definitely a glaring.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“I am saying whatever humanity does. Nature always triumphs.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Dark Goddess

“Cuneiform. It didn’t have the glamour of Egyptian hieroglyphs - it was made up mostly of dashes - yet it was from these marks that history had officially begun.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“What, no balloons?' Billi asked drily.
'You want balloons, join the circus.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Devil's Kiss

“That's the thing about parents, isn't it? They don't really want you to live your own life; they want you to correct their mistakes-Mike”
― Sarwat Chadda, Devil's Kiss

“Ash. It's short for Ashoka."
...
"A hero's name."
...
"I'm not a hero."
...
"Then we will make you one, Ashoka.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress

“Disguise a sword?" she asked. "Like cosplay?"
"I'm not saying tie ribbons to it and pretend we're in a parade, but you said it could change shape. Perhaps it could turn into something smaller? Pocket-size maybe? I don't know, like a pen or something.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“That’s how you deal with a problem, girl! You hit it very hard! Repeatedly!”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“Those you kill with words live longest,” said Belet.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“And you're ready to fight dressed like that?"
Belet stopped. "Dressed like what?"
"You're wearing unicorn footie pajamas, Belet."
"So?"
"You have a tail and a horn. They're pink." I tried to be diplomatic about this. "It's just not a look I associate with you. I was expecting something more Xena, Warrior Princess than...Disney Princess."
She flicked the horn on her hood. "But unicorns are the deadliest, fiercest, and most bloodthirsty of all creatures, both mundane and supernatural. Their kill rate is six times higher than a dragon's....... One stab with a unicorn's horn and it's over. Doesn't matter how big and scaly you are.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“Just watch yourself. You read these stories about kids who get hold of their parents' gun and... bang, someone ends up very sorry and someone ends up very dead."
"Are you saying I'm a kid with my dad's revolver?"
"No, I'm saying you're a kid with a thermonuclear device, with a big red button saying PRESS ME.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the City of Death

“The dead should not linger.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Devil's Kiss

“Deep down you've never changed from what you are."
"And what's that?"
"Alone," said Ash. "Outcast to both worlds, demon and human... I'm not afraid of you. I never have been. You're the best person I've ever known, Parvati. In all my lives.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness

“I've rarely seen Parvati this upset... Despite being a killer, a demon princess and the heir to Ravana's throne, Parvati, you may be surprised to hear, is rather sensitive. I suppose it's her human half... She's been lonely for most of those four millennia. Lonely and homeless... She'd do anything for you, you know that, don't you?"
"I didn't ask her to."
"Friends shouldn't need to ask.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the City of Death

“What is it? Tea with the Queen?"
"Don't be ridiculous - it's only ten." Ian tapped his watch. "Tea's at four.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Mission Atomic

“Be careful of the man who has just the one shot. He's the one who'll make it count. - Parvati”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness

“Parvati took his hand. It was such a strange, unexpected gesture that he just blinked and stared at it.
"I'll protect you.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress

“You are the Kali-aastra and the weapon rakshasas fear above all. And I am a rakshasa. Where will it end between us? - Parvati”
― Sarwat Chadda

“Glad to see you'll remain your usual modest self."
"But you'll love me anyway, won't you?"
She gasped. And Ash discovered demons could blush. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"I'm pretty sure you do. I'd do anything for you, Parvati. You know that. We've been side by side for thousands of years, but never together. Let's fix that... Come downstairs and meet my parents."
"I cannot believe I'm doing this," said Parvati.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness

“Daoud scowled. “In case you’ve forgotten, I was in Homeland. Twice.”

“Yeah, and spent it with your face covered by a keffiyeh. What was the part again? Terrorist Henchman?”

“Head Terrorist Henchman.” One big pull and the grille rattled down into place.

I put on the padlock. “So when are you gonna play a hero?”

Daoud laughed. “Guys like us don’t get to be heroes. You know that.”

“Why? ‘Cause you’re an Arab, or ’cause you’re a Muslim?”

“Take your pick, cuz. Take your pick.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“He tried to summon faces to his mind. He had fleeting thoughts of his parents, of Lucky, the family he loved. But one face came clearest of all, the one person he'd fought for throughout the ages.
Parvati.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness

“Abeke stared at the crazy old man. “Did you just kick him in the backside?” The old man lowered his foot guiltily.”
― Sarwat Chadda, The Dragon's Eye

“She leaned forward and put her warm, smooth lips against his. They lingered there and Ash felt a shiver run right through his body. In a good way. A very good way. He could get used to this.
"May the gods protect you, Ashoka Mistry," she whispered.”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress

“How’s it going?” Kasusu gave his opinion. “The boy’s going to die quickly and painfully in the first fight he’s in. Though some of his enemies might also die…from laughing.”
― Sarwat Chadda, City of the Plague God

“There is so much I want to say to you, but it would take a lifetime to say it all. I wish I had a lifetime to be with you. All these centuries and yet it all comes down to this, a few moments beneath a dying sun. - Parvati”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness

“What we need is a nuke. - Ash
I knew I'd forgotten something. - Parvati”
― Sarwat Chadda, Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress