King of Sword and Sky Quotes

“Live well.
Love deep.
Tomorrow, we die.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“That was the strength of Ellysetta's weave. Bright, unyielding,indefatigable love. Love that did not know surrender. Love that did not understand limitations or even basic self-preservation. Love that would batter itself to death before giving in to defeat.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“Do you love me, Rain?"
"More than I knew it was possible to love. All the stars will fall from the heavens before I ever stop.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“Arrogance is no substitute for experience, Fey.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“You but winnowed out those who have made their pride a funeral shroud." Jaren met Rain's eyes. "Our world has changed, Feyreisen. I have watched great Fey cities die, seen our forests fade back into desert, and listened to my shei'tani weep for the children her womb will not bear. It seems to me when the ways of the past lead only to death, then change is the only hope for life.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“Every journey starts with the first step, and the first step down the Dark path is choosing self over sacrifice.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“It seems to me when the ways of the past lead only to death, then change is the only hope for life.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“Rain could easily have ripped out Tenn’s throat and danced in the shower of his blood.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“The idea of perfect honor was a beautiful dream, one Rain himself had fixed in his heart for years. And it was a worthy goal—as long as the pursuit of it did not become a slavish devotion empty of all compassion and willingness to accept change.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“More than I knew it was possible to love. All the stars will fall from the heavens before I ever stop.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“Humility isn’t a poison draft,” he said. “It wouldn’t kill you to try a sip.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“That was the strength of Ellysetta’s weave. Bright, unyielding, indefatigable love. Love that did not know surrender. Love that did not understand limitations or even basic self-preservation. Love that would batter itself to death before giving in to defeat.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“And this time, for the first time, the Fey he saw shining back at him was the Fey he knew he was.”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky

“I am the steel no enemy can shatter.” He thrust his chin out, met Maur’s vile silver gaze, and snarled through gritted teeth, “I am the magic no dark power can defeat.” The High Mage smiled. As the fourth lash fell, pain blinded him. He focused his mind on Elfeya’s warmth and forced the cry from his burning lungs. “I am the rock upon which evil breaks like waves. I am Fey! Warrior of honor! Champion of Light!”
― C.L. Wilson, King of Sword and Sky