Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #2)

by Leigh Bardugo

Besides, I like to have powerful enemies. Makes me feel important.” Mal crossed his arms and considered the privateer. “I can’t decide if you’re crazy or stupid.” “I have so many good qualities,” Sturmhond said. “It can be hard to choose.”

“Why can a Grisha possess but one amplifier? I will answer this question instead: What is infinite? The universe and the greed of men.”

“Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea.”

“I’m telling you that if you want to be a leader, it’s time you started thinking and acting like one.”

“We’re giving them hope. That’s better than nothing.” “Spoken like a man who’s never had nothing,” I said, and wheeled my horse away.

He tapped the sun over his heart. “I came here for you. You’re my flag. You’re my nation.

The Little Palace had become a very lonely place. I was surrounded by people, but I almost felt like they couldn’t see me, only what they needed from me. I was afraid to show doubt or indecision, and there were days when I felt like I was being worn down to nothing by the constant weight of responsibility and expectation.