Heart of the Fae Quotes

“Who am I to judge others for the choices they make? If a soul is born to be wild, it will only grow angry with a leash wrapped around its neck. If a soul prefers order, then it will shrivel with too many choices. Neither is wrong.”
“You do not see darkness as evil?”
“Nothing is evil. The very idea was created by those who won wars and whished to paint their poor choices as the right thing. No one goes into war or battle thinking they are evil.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Right and wrong suggests that there is only black and white. I refute that belief and instead replace it with my own.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“You think very little of me, don't you?"
"On the contrary. I think very highly of you and become disappointed when you do not live up to my standards.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Everything is dangerous, and one must decide whether to live in fear, or courage”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“I think controlling the future with an iron grasp only limits the possibilities of tolerance and positive change.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Something, or someone, uncurled deep within her soul. A woman she barely recognized, who knew how to take what she wanted and asked for the world.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“War is dark and dangerous, there are many who fall prey to its nightmares.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“I would dare much, sir, against a man who seemingly does not understand boundaries. You must ask a woman if you may enter her abode and, when granted approval, you may do so. If they request you leave, then you remove yourself. And as far as lording over all who linger on this isle, I must inquire upon who named you king. They must be sorely lacking in wits!”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“What is a queen without a king?"
"A dark, powerful creature with no man to temper her steel. You shall wield a sword as your crown, a whip as your jewels, and armor as your gown.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“I’m afraid to know what I want.” “Everyone is.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“I am not a woman, but sword and shield. I will carve my own path, or I will force others to create it for me.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“She drew herself up, squared her shoulders and gripped her plaid. “I am not weak because of my femininity. I do not look down upon you for not knowing how to birth a child or the right way to guide a woman through her first menses. Perhaps you should ask yourself why you feel the need to look down upon me.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Anyone can be beautiful if they love themselves, but not everyone can be intelligent. Which do you want to be?”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“If I measured my worth in beauty, I would live a life full of riches and happiness. If I am valued for the knowledge I impart on the world, then I live forever.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“We all must grow before we take on responsibility.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Heat flashed in his gaze, a blush spreading across his cheeks. “Perhaps you have never danced with a man.”

“Boys, yes. A man?” Sorcha’s eyes followed the ragged edge of crystals, the barbaric braid swaying from the peak of his head to his waist, the linen tunic belted by sheep skin. “Never a man such as you.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Most things are myths, but there's a shred of truth in every story.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Family is who you choose, not who is in your blood.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“I am not worthy to be king.”

“No man ever is,” she said with a soft smile. “You can only try your best to be a good king. You will never win over the hearts of every single one of your people. But you can provide for them, ensure their lives are rich, and their bellies full.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“It‘s not a shameful thing to want to save your family.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Home had been a place he has fought and searched for. Centuries had passed with many people and places passing by. Eamonn had never realized that home could be a person.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“Everyone leaves something behind after a long journey.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic

“Some of the ichor within the strawberry overflowed her lips, dripping syrup down her chin. Sorcha didn’t see him move, but she felt the touch of his hand as though he branded her. His calloused thumb traced the line of liquid from chin to mouth. It rasped over her sensitive lip, catching every last drop of sticky juice.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“It will. A spot of tea fixes a great many things,”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“I, too, have been at the mercy of men, more times than I wish to recount. My mother would tell you the best way to answer them is to remain steadfast, quiet, and continue doing the right thing.” Macha’s eyes flashed brilliant green. “I am not a woman, but sword and shield. I will carve my own path, or I will force others to create it for me.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Children suck the lives out of their mothers. They drain them until they are little more than husks. But they are good for the soul.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“This was the only power a human had over a Fae. She had his name, and now she could command him to do whatever she pleased.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Children such the lives out of their mothers. They drain them until they are little more than husks. But they are good for the soul.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“Her fingers itched to pull at the weeds, to take on the challenge of taming such a wild beast.”
― Emma Hamm, Heart of the Fae

“I am no longer the faerie prince with soft words. My poetry for you is a vow. The world may burn down around us, but nary a flame shall touch thy beloved flesh. The ocean may swallow the land, but I shall be your ship and feed you sweet air. A sword may try to cut you down, but I will bear all your wounds. I have lived a thousand years in the dark, waiting for the rays of your sunlight.”
― Emma Hamm, Veins of Magic