King Mai Quotes

“Some men want to believe their kingship will make them stronger, more invulnerable to life's sorrows so that hurts do not hurt, pain is laughable. They are surprised to discover the paradox of strength - only the truly vulnerable possess the ability to love powerfully.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“Besides, I am too intense for most people. I am someone who is better in smaller doses.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“Some men shy from the morning kiss, worried their breath isn't fresh enough. Fuck that. We can kiss minty-cleat later. I'd rather have the morning kiss, the one that smells of heat and last night's blurry sleep, yesterday's dirt and drama.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“We're so busy defining ourselves as gay men and straight men, we forget we share a whole word in common. We are men. Despite one rather substantial difference, we should remain curious to see what we learn from each other.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“Only in our darkest moments can true majesty blaze.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“I love strong men. Of course, I find many men strong who others may not notice, so I'm turned on by lonely men, grief-stricken men, angry men, and closed-off men waiting stoically for someone to find them, introduce them to love. It takes a lot of strength and anger. I can't help that these men make my dick hard. We are all destined for spring.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“First pillar of kinging-stay present. Second pillar-follow the man. Follow and lead, follow and lead.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“It's tricky to know when to touch someone who's furious. Too soon, too intimate, and you inflame the rage, cross the boundary.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“You told me you were a fucking Buddhist. You should know it's always about the breath." (Vin)”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“I don't believe in flattery. It dishonours true beauty.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“He offers me a grim, dirty smile.
"Curiosity killed the cat."
"Oh no," I say earnestly.
"That's a myth. The King of Curiosity was not a cat killer. That cat choked on a chicken bone.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“Neither of us are very good at making friends unless we can hide behind computers.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“I position myself with the sun at my back. Never hurts to have a golden aura behind you when you're trying to convince an angry farmer to surrender for a weekend.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai

“He mostly read articles as opposed to books. He hides behind numbers, percentage points, and grim prediction for the future. He thinks they will protect him so that when his heart next breaks he can cross his arms and say, "Told you.”
― Edmond Manning, King Mai