B.R. Kingsolver > Quotes

“Didn’t you ever do something out of duty that you felt sorry about later?” “Many, many things. I haven’t forgiven myself, why do you think I’d forgive you?”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Dark Dancer

“This democracy idea sounds fine in theory, but I’m at a loss as to why the people don’t drag the idiots in charge out of their palaces, execute them, and start over. My people wouldn’t put up with that kind of chaos for a week.”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Dragon's Egg

“Being that it was an election year and the Presidential primaries were in full swing, there was plenty to catch up on. It was depressing, but I found myself checking the news on my computer every day. Like watching a train wreck, I just couldn’t stop looking.”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Knights Magica

“We do have warded cells for paranormals, you know.” I stuck my tongue out at him. “My boyfriend’s a realm walker. Top that, Mr. FBI Agent.”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Witches' Brew

“Another fireball engulfed the reporters and their van, followed by its gas tank exploding. “No!” I shouted. Steve shook his head. “Better than having this on the evening news,” he said, his face a grim mask.”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Well of Magic

“This democracy idea sounds fine in theory, but I’m at a loss as to why the people don’t drag the idiots in charge out of their palaces, execute them, and start over. My people wouldn’t put up with that kind of chaos for a week.” I had to agree with her. What she said was part of the reason I paid as little attention to politics as possible. I couldn’t do anything about it, so ignoring it was easier than trying to figure it out.”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Dragon's Egg

“Goddess help me. We were headed into a battle where people were probably dying, and I was having bedroom fantasies.”
― BR Kingsolver, Dragon's Egg

“it’s almost impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so damned creative and persistent.” As”
― B.R. Kingsolver, Soul Harvest