Efi > Efi's Quotes

“Then his heart, now broken into a thousand pieces, slowly began to turn to ice.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Even in the darkest and most cruel person, there is still a kernel of good. And within the most perfect champion, there is darkness. The question is, will one give in to the dark or the light? It's something we decide with every choice we make, every day that we exist. What might not be evil to you could be evil to someone else. Knowing this makes us powerful even without magic.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“I have stories. But stories are not facts.'
'I like stories. Love them, actually. Most of the time they're better than facts.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“You must draw from that strength. You must increase it. And you must hold on to it because sometimes that small glimmer of inner strength is all that we have to help us press forward through the darkness.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“The truth is only dangerous if it can inflict injury.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Love is stronger than anger. Love is stronger then hate-stronger than anything. Remember that.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Even in the darkest and most cruel person, there is still a kernel of good. And within the most perfect champion, there is also darkness. The question is, will one give in to the dark or the light?”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“If you want something, you have to take it. Because nobody's ever going to give it to you. So we're going to take back what has been taken from us. Ad then we'l' create a better future for Paelsia. A better future for us all.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“He said we'd become stars when we died watching over the ones we love. Now I watch the sky every night hoping to find him there.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Allow your heart to have faith no matter what. It's what will give you strength in troubled times.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“I guess I have a hard time believing in things I can't see.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Sometimes you don't realize how strong you are until you're tested”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Lies can make harsh truths less painful. But I believe pain is essential for growth.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“He couldn't deny that she was lovely... maybe even the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. But the most beautiful girl could still be deceptive and evil.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Falling Kingdoms

“Sometimes, to regain sanity, one had to acknowledge and embrace the madness.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“Evil is a choice one makes, not a natural state of being.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“I believe we make our own destinies, every last one of us.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“A KISS! A KISS!" the crowd chanted.
(...)
"I dont know," Cleo began, sickened by the thought of it. How far was she willing to go to appear agreeable? "Quite honestly, it seems like a bad--"

Magnus took a tight hold of her arm and turned her around. Before she could say another word, he put his hand behind her neck, drew her closer to him, and kissed her.

Every muscle in her body stiffened. It was the sensation of being a bird caught in a hinter's trap. Her wings screamed out for her to fly away as fast and as far as possible. But he held her firmly in place, his mouth against hers, soft but demanding a response.

She gripped the front of his shirt. It was all too much--she wasn't sure if she was pushing him away or pulling him closer. Much like diving into deep water, she had no idea which way would find her air to breathe or which way would drag her down deeper into the depths where she would surely drown.

And for a moment, just a moment, she found it didn't seem to matter.

The warmth of his body against hers on such a cold day, his now-familiar scent of sandalwood, the heat of his mouth against hers...it all made her head spin, and logic fell away.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“But she didn't fall. Someone was there, reaching an arm around her waist to steady her. She looked up expecting to see Nic, but it was Magnus.

His dark brows were drawn tightly together. "Problem, princess?”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“A gown does not make a bride, just as a few empty threats do not make a rebel.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“But there was nothing else she could be right now except strong.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“But even the coldest hate can shift into something warmer if given enough time, just as an ugly caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“What? Who are you marrying?”
His jaw tightened.“Princess Cleiona Bellos.”
Lucia could not believe her ears. “This has been arranged.”
Magnus gave her a look.“Oh, not at all. Since helping to take her father's kingdom and destroy her life,I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with her. Yes,obviously it was arranged.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“Nic staggered back a foot. "Why have you pursued me out into the streets? I cant help you. Leave me alone."
"Can't do that. Not yet. First, I really must know something of great importance."
The prince moved closer still. Before Nic could fumble for his sword to protect himself form attack, Ashur took his face between his hands and kissed him.
Nic stood there, frozen in place.
This was not what he'd expected. At all.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“You’ve made mistakes, yes. And I have no doubt, just as anyone who lives and breathes, that you will make many more in your life. But it doesn’t change who you are deep down inside.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“Darkness became her world...”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“She dreamed of escape—of growing wings like a bird and flying away from the palace, never to return. But, alas, she was a bird still locked tightly in her cage.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“For ten thousand centimos, I’m tempted to turn you in myself,”Brion said.
Jonas snorted uneasily.“For ten thousand centimos, I’m tempted to turn myself in.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“My dear girl, the king said as she and Magnus aproached.
"You grow lovelier with each day that passes. It's quite remarkable."
'And you grow more hateful and disgusting.”
― Morgan Rhodes, Rebel Spring

“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”
― Morgan Rhodes, Gathering Darkness