Clear Sky Quotes

“It is only when a mosquito lands on your testicle that you realize that violence is never the answer.”
― Patrick Laplante, Clear Sky

“The sages say the Dao made one and one made two; Two made three and three made many. Who made this clear Sky? Who painted first in black and white, To shape these lonely mists?”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky

“Luck is also very key. Aim to be lucky.” Cha Ming gave Elder Ling a fake smile as he broke into an embarrassed sweat. Aim to be lucky? Yep, I’ll give it my all! thought Cha Ming bitterly.”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky

“Life… it’s so boring. You start with school for eighteen years, most of which has been decided for you. Then you pick a degree if you want to do well in life. Eventually you date someone for long enough and get married because it seems like the right thing to do. Perhaps you’ll stay together, but it’s more likely that you’ll get a divorce or two, leaving you jaded in work, romance, and basically everything else in life. What would it be like to chase your dreams? he wondered.”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky

“Three made many, and choices are infinite; Do not let worry color the landscape. Why not paint the heavens With this Clear Sky Brush?”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky

“The affinities tested for in this formation are the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water; the minor space-time elements, light and darkness; and the three balance elements: wind, lightning, and fate.”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky

“Kid, are you looking to enter the city? It’s five copper coins to get in, but since you’re young and you look hungry, we’ll give you a discount—three copper coins to get in.” The guard was the leader of the crew going off-shift. He had a little girl around Cha Ming’s age, and he had a bit of leeway with entry permits. Cha Ming fished through his belt pouch and took out his last two copper coins. It was the last of the money his parents had left him, and he didn’t know how he would be able to gain a third coin. Noticing the reluctant look in the youngster’s eyes, the guard frowned. Cha Ming’s eyes darted down as he heard the dull sound of a coin hitting the stony city road. “You dropped a coin,” the guard muttered softly. “I have a few young kids your age. Kids always do careless things like dropping coins when paying.” Seeing the gentle look in the guard’s eyes, Cha Ming quickly took the hint and picked up the coin,”
― Patrick G. Laplante, Clear Sky