Silver on the Road Quotes

“Every people had a story of how the world had come about, the boss said, and every one was as valid as the next and just about as true.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“That’s not fair.”

“It’s not,” he agreed. But it’s the truth. Never assume that the two will ride side by side.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“Power consumed power. It would duel until only one remained if it was not held in check. She was the check. She was the silver on the road.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“When you have so many people, Isobel, it’s almost the same as having no people at all.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“...the simples answer was usually true, but simple didn’t mean it wasn’t also complicated.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“For every gift, there is a cost. For every cost, there is a gift.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“The knowing of what she wanted rose up the way waters did from streams underground, so quietly you didn’t notice until you slipped on the slicked-down stone.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road

“When people start telling you how to fix things, Isobel, it's best to first make sure those things need fixing.”
― Laura Anne Gilman, Silver on the Road