A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms Quotes

“Did destiny travel through the blood? Or did each generation make its own destiny?”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“thought of her own suffering at the hands of McCloud, of how she persevered, of how the spirit could always persevere. She thought about how people could take things from you, how they could do their best to break you. But they could never break you if you didn’t let them. If you can just hang in there long enough, she realized, one day you will meet someone, even just one other person, who will see you for who you truly are, and who will restore your faith in mankind, and restore your spirit.”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“Srog bowed. “My lady, truth be told, after all these wars, I dearly miss Silesia. I ache to return, to rebuild. But for you, I would do anything. If the Upper Isles is where I am needed, then it is to the Upper Isles that I shall go. I shall rule in your name.” Gwen nodded back, satisfied. “Excellent. I know you shall do a fine job of it. Keep Tirus imprisoned. Keep an eye on the sons. And get these stubborn people to like us, will you?” Everyone in the room laughed. Gwen sighed, exhausted. Matters of court never seemed to end. “Well, if that is all, then I would like to go and participate—” Before she could finish the words, the doors to the hall opened yet again, and Gwen was shocked to see two young girls enter, perhaps twelve and ten, followed by Steffen, who nodded”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“The greatest illusion we all live under is the permanence of life. You are mortal, like they. Do not hesitate to meet your enemy, to live a life of valor. Let us transform our grief. Let us take up their cause, seek justice, and transform these funeral rites into a rite of swords.” “HEAR,”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“All things come with a sacrifice.”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“could”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“Why?” “I have seen some of the worst things this world has to offer,” Alistair said. “I have suffered enough to learn that fear is a waste of energy. What will come, will come. And what will not, will not.”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms

“even just one other person, who will see you for who you truly are, and who will restore your faith in mankind,”
― Morgan Rice, A Rite of Swords/A Sky of Spells/A Grant of Arms