The Divinity Bureau Quotes

“I think there’s a point in everyone’s life where they realize that despite their best efforts, they have no choice but to surrender. That carrying on will only bring them more pain or heartache. I don’t think there’s any way that we can avoid these moments. But I just want you to know that I’m not quite there yet.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau

“When you have nothing left, you don’t have anything to lose.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau

“You once asked me if I ever counted how many people have died since I started working for the Bureau.”
My breath catches in my throat. I’ve been so cruel to him. “Roman, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
“It’s okay,” he says, which makes me feel even worse. “I never counted how many people have died since I started working for the bureau. But I know how many people were on the list that I met you: ten thousand, four hundred and twenty-one.”
I inhale a breath, the number incomprehensible to me.
“I managed to save one,” he whispers. “I know that doesn’t seem like a lot; but to me, it counts for something.”
I pull him in for another kiss, light and chaste. As I pull away, I whisper, “Thank you.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau

“Whatever you do, please don’t do anything reckless. These are very powerful people, some of which are very dangerous.” She hesitates, then continues. “This is a government agency, and you’re just…” She trails off, and I have a feeling that I know what she’s going to say.
“I’m just an office assistant,” I mutter, repeating Gideon’s words.
“No. I was going to say that you’re too in love with my daughter to think rationally.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau

“I, Roman Irvine, am in love with April McIntyre. I love her, even though she’s moody, spoiled, and slightly high maintenance. I love her, even though she refuses to acknowledge how kind-hearted and selfless than she is. I love her, and she’s the only girl that I could ever want in my life.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau

“From the moment I’ve met you, I’ve tried to play the hero in your story. But the closer I get to you, the more I realize that you don’t need one.”
― Tessa Clare, The Divinity Bureau