Wards of Faerie Quotes

“As if you could ever protect your children from what life might bring their way. Or even from themselves and their impulses.”
― Terry Brooks, Wards of Faerie

“Ellich Elessedil was the younger of the two brothers who had been in line for the throne many years ago and, to her mind, the one best suited to the task. But his older brother, her grandfather, was the one who had become ruler of the Elves on the death of their parents. Now her grandfather’s son, Phaedon, was the designated heir apparent and, as her grandfather continued to weaken from his chronic heart and lung problems, increasingly likely to be King soon. Aphenglow’s mother was Phaedon’s much younger sister, and her refusal to become involved in the business of the court allowed Aphenglow to remain comfortably clear of family and state politics.”
― Terry Brooks, Wards of Faerie

“Failure to act in a timely manner can be fatal.”
― Terry Brooks, Wards of Faerie

“Love is a beautiful fear.”
― Terry Brooks, Wards of Faerie