Of Captivity & Kings Quotes

“If Kingdoms wish to move quickly, they must go alone. If we wish to go far, we must go together.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Never take your eyes from your enemy, Imanishaketheto. Never underestimate them. When you think you've won, they will show their true colors and their strength. You must be ready.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“You have the blood of a great warrior. To lead, you must also learn to follow.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Life will come hard, my daughter, she thought. And quickly.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“For a whore, if you must be one, must surely benefit more if of the male line. A female thus titled would be shamed, thrown out of her home, and stoned in the courtyard,”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“I am my father's daughter.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Talk spoken in darkness always comes to light.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Men would find a great deal more happiness in this life if they were to strike the word fair from their vocabulary, Brother.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“But they are men. And men scare easily.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“I've had wings since I was a child.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“This is your new home. It is more than you could ever dream of, is it not? now come. Greet death like a man.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Every man has a master in this world. Even kings are slaves. And some men deserve a second chance.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Everyone wanted peace, but no one wanted to fight for it.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Give a man a second chance and he grows bolder. Give a man what he deserves and you will no longer need eyes to watch your rear.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“She looks as if the weight of the world is on her shoulders, he thought. And it was.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“But, Your Grace, the khopesh has two edges.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“She knew the king's law as well as anyone. A king must provide justice and order in adherence with ma'at. A king must have an heir. If he fails in this, he may be dethroned by the High Priests, challenged by another kingdom, or forced to suicide.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Every leader is but a servant to the people and must act as such.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“There can be no peace without justice.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“I may seem a child, but I was given a gift, a long time ago, when I was your age, and by the sight I will remain a youth. I've seen great kings rise and fall, I've seen the world turn as black as night for ten years. I've seen giants felled by ants, I've seen young men scream for death, and wombless women spring aged children from their life's blood. I know why young men dream of glory and why the ground drinks their blood. I know how to make old women young again and why the lioness lost her mane. I know, I know, I know... And I know what it is you dream...”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“I'll let you know when it bothers me.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“A jeli is the memory of your people. His song is thruth.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“A man should never hide behind another for fear of punishment.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“She smiles even as she bleeds.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“The pyramids were built to last ten thousand years. They touch the sun,”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Sometimes, the things we say are even more important than the actions we take.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Please, take it. I love to read. I hate to argue.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“When have you ever known a child to fight against the wishes of their father when they come of age?”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“I did not ride with the soldiers into battle. The soldiers followed me.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings

“Soon, he would be king. Soon, he would be as the Sao were, giants among men.”
― E.Y. Laster, Of Captivity & Kings