The Grace of Kings (The Dandelion Dynasty, #1)

by Ken Liu

Many things in this world become real when enough people believe them to be real.

He watched the stars spin slowly overhead, listened to wolves howl in the distance, and thought about the brevity of life compared to the eternal indifference of the natural world.

“A mother’s love is the strongest thread in the tapestry of life. My heart rings in tune with your loss.”

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“But I’ve always found that true happiness must take into account our imperfections. Faith is stronger when it acknowledges and embraces doubt.”

“The people think I see a clear path, but I’m stumbling in the dark too.” “Maybe that’s what the gods are doing, as well.”

The grace of kings is not the same as the morals governing individuals.”

A rising tide lifted all boats.