Farilane Quotes

“The sad part is,” Kile went on, “the more we learn, the less magic there is in the world, and the less enchanting life becomes.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“But that’s the result of time, not understanding.” “And yet time allows for understanding, doesn’t it? A boy sees his father as a god, then grows up and realizes he’s flawed, mortal, and foolish. Then he has his own children and discovers his father isn’t foolish at all, but still isn’t a god. Understanding changes the reality of a thing—at least insofar as we perceive it—even if that thing itself doesn’t change.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“Then let us tempt fate and shake hands with eternity,”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“If words were blades, you’d have no need for bodyguards,”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“There are moments in time that are incredibly cruel. The worst occur when true greatness begins to bud but is snuffed out before the blossom. You are the star allowed only to flicker briefly in the morning light, erased by the rising sun.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“Kile?” she stopped him.
He turned.
“I’m sorry,” she said.
For the first time, he appeared at a total loss. “Sorry? I don’t understand. For what?”
“This must be awful for you.”
“This must be awful . . . for me?”
“I don’t know what it is you did, what crimes you committed, but I can see this penance of yours is beyond horrible. I’d rather be the forest than the fire. Whether you succeed or not, allow me to add my voice to the many who must have thanked you over the centuries for what you are trying to do.”
Kile stared at her, dumbfounded. He blinked, balled his hands into fists, wet his lips, then took a deep and steady breath.
“What?” she asked.
“You are the first.” He turned quickly and headed for the door.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“You would be the greatest ruler the world has ever known. You won’t be able to help it. Your term as empress would be the candle burning brightest just before darkness consumed all—and I am not exaggerating when I tell you, it quite literally would.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane

“My family—displaying a rare moment of compassion—sought to spare me the pain of rejection. As you said, Sephryn is a living legend, and they could see I had come to idolize her. And that was part of the problem. I didn’t want to blow the dust off a legend to find a real person. Truths are important, but we all have our sacred treasures, and I had no desire to destroy my childhood fantasy.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane