Ruling Destiny Quotes

“no matter what divides us—oceans, continents, or even time itself—we will always find our way back to each other.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“History is a set of lies agreed upon.
—Napoleon Bonaparte”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and
love the people with whom fate brings you together,
but do so with all your heart. – Marcus Aurelius”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“Magick is the most natural thing in the world.” Elodie drags the snake medallion across its gold chain. “You engage with it every day with the thoughts you generate. The only real difference between you and a true sorcerer is intent.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“Nostalgia is a fun house mirror,” I say. “A distorted view of what was.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“I am not in the right place, and I am not a painter.” I turn to Arthur, unsure what he means. “It’s a translation of part of the poem Michelangelo wrote about the hardships of painting the Sistine Chapel. Four years of agonizing labor that resulted in one of the most masterful works of all time. And yet, he wrote those words believing he was not suited for the job.” So even Michelangelo suffered from imposter syndrome.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“Throughout history, it’s the nonconformists who are the true wayfinders of their day.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“It’s an ancient society with access to great wisdom. The Timekeepers have sworn an oath to keep that knowledge secret, forbidding access to the rest of us.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“And if you focus, listen very closely, and peer beyond the surface, you can read those vibratory messages hidden within.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“It’s the constant barrage of toxic messaging you received through the years, the ones that told you all the things that were wrong with you, all the instincts you had to curb to fit into that miserable box we call a society—a box of people so afraid of their own power, they want you to be afraid of yours, too. But it’s the outliers, the ones who resist the noise and tune in to their inner compass and voice—they’re the ones who pave a new way. Throughout history, it’s the nonconformists who are the true wayfinders of their day.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny

“Weak men have always been terrified by the innate power of strong women—of all women, really. And women who fear their own power have always supported those same weak men. Vicious cycle.”
― Alyson Noel, Ruling Destiny