Cephrael's Hand Quotes

“Fear was the worst evil ever to plague a man, for with it came hesitation and with that, inaction, failure, death.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“In every waking moment, it is our next choice that makes us who we are.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“All things are formed of patterns, from a single blade of grass to the most majestic of mountains: air and water, fire and earth; Life itself.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches, your Grace. That’s my motto.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“The eye of your mind—your intelligence; the eye of your heart—your conscience; and the eye of your soul—your instinct.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Never try to out-stubborn a cat.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“A man may rule his household,
And a King govern his land,
But Death walks in the thrall of Cephrael’s Hand.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“A love that can end has never been real.’   –”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Death takes all of us when it wills. While my life is mine, I choose to live it, not to live in fear of losing it.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Since when did historians concern themselves with facts?” The zanthyr leaned back on one elbow and waved his dagger idly. “Once in a while some historian will stumble over the truth, but most of the time he’ll pick himself up again and continue on as if nothing has happened. And yet, some things…” He straightened and settled Ean a telling look. “Some truths are better left to myth and legend, Prince of Dannym.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Wherein doth honor best reside: in generosity, self-sacrifice, or in the strength of one’s own conviction?”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Courage,” Creighton advised once Ean had quieted, “comes in fully knowing the threat one faces and deciding to stand against it nonetheless. Until that moment of understanding, there is no courage, there is only haste. No bravery, merely recklessness.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Judgment comes from experience, cousin,” Ean observed sagaciously. “And a lot of experience comes from bad judgment.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“The eye of your mind—your intelligence; the eye of your heart—your conscience; and the eye of your soul—your instinct. These are your three eyes. You must use them all, and trust them all. This above all.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“To know love is to know fear.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand

“Fortune rarely sends excitement in the guise it was envisioned.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand