Fire's Ruin Quotes

“If you can’t handle what is happening to you, focus on what is happening to another. Then you might be able to help them and yourself.”
― David Jamison, Fire's Ruin

“What is your profession, Mot?" asked Rivincast.
"I profess that I am a fool, as all sane men should," Mot rejoined.
Rivincast seemed befuddled by the response but tried clarifying. "What do you do for work?"
"Stay as far out of its way as I can, and let it pass me by as often as I can.”
― David Jamison, Fire's Ruin

“You're a refugee? I didn't know that Haelfaen was at war!" he said, the soldier in him taking charge.
"I wasn't aware that I had stated my nationality of origin," Mot responded a little cagily. "Regardless, you have guessed right, I am from there, and yes, they are at war."
"With who?"
"With me.”
― David Jamison, Fire's Ruin