The Poisoner's Enemy Quotes

“Sometimes we fear the worst in others to keep from seeing the truth about ourselves.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“She had learned in the poisoner school that most people craved attention. Showing someone the smallest bit of interest could get them to reveal much about themselves.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“Never shout when a firm voice will do. Never a firm voice when a whisper suffices. Never a whisper if a sigh says it all. And sometimes a glance is powerful enough to convey the true meaning.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“How many times have I told you that your thoughts create your destiny? Does a boulder stop the river from flowing? No, water finds its way around it. The Fountain delivers to us that which we secretly want. With perseverance and commitment, we may achieve all that we desire”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“Every ruler keeps a network of spies. The Espion are the men and women who are paid to inform us what is going on in different kingdoms. And here within our own realm. Your father was one of our agents in Atabyrion. He studied the law and became an excellent lawyer.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“The Espion who accompanied her, a man by the name of Hawkins, was in fear and awe of her. He refused to use her given name, referring to her instead by the title of the Queen’s Poisoner, or Her Ladyship’s Poisoner.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“How many Espion are in here?” she asked tightly, rising to her feet, preparing to defend herself. “Six other than me,” he answered smoothly. “And we’ve all been waiting to meet you.” “That’s strange,” Ankarette replied coolly. “I had counted seven.” She gripped the table’s edge and shoved it into Silas’s gut. Then, planting her palms on the table, she spun around and kicked him on the side of the head, knocking him off his chair and landing on the other side.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“He shook his head. “I thought it might be a bear or wolf at first. But I found tracks by that tree over there. Footprints of a man. They’re heading deeper into the woods. I’ll send some Espion to follow the tracks when we get back.” He stood, arms folded, and gazed at Ankarette with deep respect. “Good eyes, lass. Someone followed us out here. And I believe they meant us harm.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“I was born the year it all started. The year that the Duke of Yuork, Eyric Argentine, and his brother-in-law the Duke of North Cumbria, Nevin Warrewik, realized their king was truly, inescapably mad and utterly incapable of ruling.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy

“You can judge a man by the way he treats those beneath him.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Poisoner's Enemy