The Ale Boy's Feast Quotes

“What kind of house will these dreamers become? What will it be like to live among people who don't fidget in fear of what's around the next bend? What kind of melodies will they compose?

He guessed that they would make strange company. Mysterious. Aggressively curious. Scary. Ignoring urgent concerns, distracted by insects and clouds and children. Each would live with one foot planted in another world. No more worry about their reputation. No more sugarcoated persuasion. No more flourishes designed to solicit a shower of coins. Only riddles and play and prophecy.”
― Jeffrey Overstreet, The Ale Boy's Feast

“Surround yourself with things that amaze you, and you'll forget about comparing yourself to others.”
― Jeffrey Overstreet, The Ale Boy's Feast

“If there's no feast for this appetite
No reason in nursery rhymes
Why can't I shake this great and glorious lie?
And if there's no dawn beyond this dark
No secret stair to climb
Where did I learn the song that shakes the sky?”
― Jeffrey Overstreet, The Ale Boy's Feast

“You'll never solve your mysteries, Scharr. Not as long as we live in this. This world's a whore, all soaked in perfumes, and you're so easily seduced." He tapped his skull. "Break the eggshell. Time to fly.”
― Jeffrey Overstreet, The Ale Boy's Feast