The Bridge of Silver Wings Quotes

“Why should I change to suit other people’s inadequacy?”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“I don’t think you’re entirely understanding how this boyfriend thing works, Ben. Denying me in the shower, it’s very hurtful.” “You do realise I can actually hear the air quotes when you say boyfriend.”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“Not at all, it’s almost holy. Didn’t God create man with free will and then spend the rest of his time pretending to mitigate that first great mistake, just to justify his existence?”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“He noted anxiously they were entering a church but was extremely relieved to discover Nikolas could step over the threshold without combusting.”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“And he sayeth, ‘You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination. None who are guilty of homosexual perversion will possess the kingdom of heaven.’ You wanna go to heaven, son?” “Are you planning on being there?” He heard a snort from Lucas, and Jackson suddenly snapped, “Get back in your fricking pulpit, old man. You’re eating his meat and sleeping safe ’cause of him.”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“I'd kill them all one by one and feed them to you to keep you alive.”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“After that, she went about her task with the fascination only women can have for wounds and pus”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“Why don't you ever want a photo of me?"
Nikolas appeared surprised. "I have your face permanently in my mind whether you're present or not. Why would I require a photograph to take the place of that?”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings

“In some cultures, people eat parts of a body of a loved one so their spirit will remain with them forever. I'm not averse to eating people. I've had practice, after all.”
― John Wiltshire, The Bridge of Silver Wings