Sign of Chaos Quotes

“A bud vase stood upon the dresser amid the candles. It contained a single rose, and it appeared to be silver in color. I drew nearer. Yes, it was real, not artificial. And it was silver. In what shadow did such flowers grow?”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Amber has never been noted for its squeamishness,” she said. “You have been exposed to too much American journalism.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Sometimes the mills of the gods grind too damned fast and we get buried in grist,”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Better Queen of the Keep than a coatrack in Amber.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“He always starts with a lightning strike,” she explained. “He’s very predictable.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“It was nothing to be able to transport yourself anywhere,” I heard her say,”if you are a fool in all places.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“If one of your relatives strolls by, should I introduce myself as a lord of Chaos?”

“I thought you were a lord of deception.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Jasra smiled, out of her love for intrigue, I am certain.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Her eyes were alight now, at the scent of connivance.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I’d rather not see Jurt dead,” he stated, “if there’s a possibility I could take him back to the Courts a prisoner. He could be disciplined. There might be a way of neutralizing him without really…neutralizing him, as you put it.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I’d so wanted Rinaldo to acquire more of the courtly graces, rather than doing rude things on horseback much of the time,” she continued, glancing at Mandor and granting him a small smile. “In this, I was disappointed.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Ah! That fragile, perishable item-the truth,” she said. “When it surfaces so quickly there is usually a claustrophobia and circumstance.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“She inclined her head and Mandor approached, dropped to one knee, and raised her hand to his lips. He’s better as such courtly gestures than I am, not even sniffing the back of her hand for the scent of bitter almonds. I could tell that she liked his manner-and she continued to study him afterward.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I’ve a few private hells I’ve designed and furnished-for purely esthetic reasons. She might find a quick tour very impressive.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“This is Amber palace?” he inquired.

“Yes. Not the most fashionable wing, perhaps, but I call it home.”

“I’d like to see it under more relaxed circumstances,” he said.

I nodded. “It’s a date.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“The ty’iga were a normally bodiness race of demons that dwelled in the blackness beyond the Rim. I recalled being told that they were very powerful and very difficult to control.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Those two understood each other.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“She deserved either my sympathy or my wariest admiration.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I’ve always wanted to meet you, and I was very jealous of my sister when you took her out today. And I still wish you’d stop by later.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Is it true that King Oberon’s ghost is sometimes seen?”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I’m not used to being acquainted with legends.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Everything around here makes me feel curious.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“It’s bad form to speak ill of relatives, isn’t it?”

“Not in Amber,” I said. “In Amber we do it all the time.”

The circle of light flipped again. We were back in the hallway.

“Now that we’re in Amber,” he said, “I want to speak ill of them. I wouldn’t trust them if I were you. I think they’re a little crazy. Also insulting and mendacious.”

I laughed. “You’re becoming a true Amberite.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“No wonder Luke kept winning those sales awards. I had to admit it was a good pitch, despite my feelings about Jasra.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“Better Queen of the Keep than a coatrack in Amber.”

“Damn you, Luke. You always make the stupidest things sound sort of attractive.”

“It’s an art,” he replied. “What do you say?”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“After Caine, the rest of you are just symbolic enemies. Mask is a real one, who took something away from her and still has it. Given the choice, she’ll go after Mask.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“There’s a steady, pulsing source of pure energy inside the Citadel, you know. Inter-Shadow stuff. Comes from four worlds jamming together there.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“My mad brother Jurt has apparently allied himself with the sorcerer Mask back at the Keep. The two of them are out to get me. Jurt made an attempt just this afternoon, but I can see it’s really a challenge from Mask. I’m going to take them on soon.”

“Hey, I didn’t know you had a brother!”

“Half-brother. I have a couple of others too. But I can get along with them. Jurt’s been after me for a long time.”

“That’s really something. You never mentioned them.”

“Yeah. But you’ve got me puzzled now. Who’s this Mask? I seem to remember you mentioning him before.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“You know, it’s kind of undignified for a queen to be in that position. A coatrack. Jeez!”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos

“I got to admit Random’s got style.”
― Roger Zelazny, Sign of Chaos