The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge Quotes

“You'll never hear interesting stories if you don't ask questions. And there are interesting stories everywhere. Even the most boring person has one interesting story.”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“You were useful... But just because you're useful to the wealthy doesn't mean they'll reward you. It just means they'll use you.”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“It's important to see who you're growing into and who you used to be.”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“How can we ever tell what the world really looks like?

On a misty day, even the hills of Elfland are gray and dismal.

Look through a gemstone, and the dullest street sparkles.

I have had both my eyes put out by goblins,

and so, for me,

the world is profoundly dark.”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“The young man waved back and sang out with a smile, "My gorge fills with hate for you, you ancient, decayed sack of manure!”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“How can we ever tell what the world really looks like?

On a misty day, even the hills of Elfland are gray and dismal.

Look through a gemstone, and the dullest street sparkles.

I have had both my eyes put out by goblins,

and so, for me,

the world is profoundly dark.

--- Lemuel of Chartibrande,

On the Elfin Sciences & Magical Arts ”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

“The glory of elfdom shall not be dimmed by the whining of a few crybabies.”
― M.T. Anderson, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge