The Shattering Quotes

“Destruction is easy. But creating something that lasts is a challenge.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“I am not going to waste time on revenge when my energy is better spent toward rebuilding.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“It is arrogance to believe you can know all things. Perhaps you are right. But perhaps you are not.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“My actions should depend on what I know, not what I suspect.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“You can't say it's a fair way to determine right or wrong one day, and then say it's unfair the next because you don't like the outcome.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“There are many paths open to us at all times, Jaina. As leaders of those who trust us, we owe it to them to examine every one.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“But it is the mark of a leader, to hold all possibilities, even the unpleasant—even the unthinkable.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“This was how one should be welcomed home. With the happy cries of children and family, with the blessings of the natural world.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“He welcomed challenges; they kept him sharp, showed that he was approachable, and oftentimes made him explore avenues previously unthought-of.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“One of the things you'll learn, Anduin, is that sometimes you can't always do what you'd like to do. Or even do what you think is the right thing—at least not right away.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“Great tae meet ya,”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“Aunt Jaina,”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“To be my wisdom, as Air, my steadiness, as Earth …” He took a deep breath. “And my passion and my heart, as Fire and Water. And if you would have it so, I would be these things to you.” He felt her trembling in his embrace: she, Aggra, strong and courageous. She pulled back a little and laid her hand on his chest, her eyes searching his. “Go’el, as long as you have this great heart to lead—and to love—then know that I will go with you to the ends of any world and beyond.” He placed a hand on her cheek, green skin against brown, then leaned forward slowly to rest his forehead gently against hers.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“Air - the element of clarity of thought, of inspiration, insight, and fresh starts. He smiled a little, and as the scene began to fade, he let it go easily. Because he knew that with Air, there would always be something new to come, to challenge and inspire him.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“Garrosh would learn that it was in how one fought, not where or when, that honor was born.”
― Christie Golden, The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm