Spice Road Quotes

“It is magic, how words can be deadlier than daggers.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“The truth is the thorn, not the rose.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“If you forfeit now, you will assuredly lose. But if you press on while you can, you may find yourself a victor. The future is not final until we reach it.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“What can I tell you, Slayer? Not all who are bad are bad the whole way through.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“...That is the way of the world, Slayer. Everyone hates and distrusts what is unfamiliar to them.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“Some things, once taken, can never be returned. Some things, once broken, are broken forever.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“Yes, Bright Blade, for light not shared is light that is diminished.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“Should I not be angered equally for a stranger as for my own family, as I would want a stranger to do if it were Amira up there? Can one expect mercy for their own while refusing it to others?”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“...fear is like water. If it is not contained, it leaches across any part of us it can, pooling in our lowest aspects and letting harmful things fester in its well...”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“Arguing seems to be the only thing we do together anymore.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“For all who live must die.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“The blade follows the heart.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“It is a pity, Imani, how little of your people’s history you truly know. The truth has been hidden from you, and you have welcomed the deception with open arms.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“If you refuse, I will drive this blade through Taha’s heart.” I glance back at Taha. “But take comfort. You have little use for it anyway.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road

“Hello, Atheer," he calls, moving the arrow’s target over. "I’ve come a long way to find you."
"Hope I don’t disappoint,” my brother replies.
“I had low expectations.”
― Maiya Ibrahim, Spice Road