The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12 Quotes

“Hey, if it helps, I believe you can do this,” he offered. She lowered the axe. “Aren’t you scared?” “More than a little bit,” he said with a laugh. “But the best things in life are preceded by fear and usually followed by it.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Zelda Fitzgerald had said, “She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that’s one of the reasons why they did.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Believe in yourself, Lunis encouraged. At the end of the day, the battles we win are because we believe in our abilities. We always have a choice between believing we can or we cannot. That becomes our reality. At this eleventh hour, if you doubt yourself, that’s going to influence how things go.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“she instantly trusted the man in front of her. He was love incarnate. He was like a religion, powerful, alluring, and supportive in the time of stress. He was faith and poetry. Saint Valentine was the stuff of legends.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“You’re one of those people who puts nonfat milk in her coffee when ice cream is an option, aren’t you? If I teach you anything, it will be not to settle.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh since there’s less cleaning up to do afterward.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“There was something about Liv Beaufont that was likable. Maybe because she fought for justice or protected the little guy, but Sophia thought there was more to it than that. Liv teased Rudolf. She outright made fun of Rory, and she got on Bermuda’s last nerve. But the truth about this warrior for the House of Fourteen was she allowed those she loved to be who they were, without changing them. There was something innately comforting about being around someone who loved you for who you were rather than what you could become. Many loved the potential in others, whereas Liv loved the essence of a person. She didn’t love the people in her life despite their flaws, but in many instances, because of them. They were all human, after all. Liv might make light of her friends, but Sophia knew no one loved them more fiercely, and Sophia knew being loved by Liv Beaufont was like feeling sunshine on your cheeks on a winter day, or the stars breaking through a cloudy night sky. Liv’s love was a cure to suffering most never knew they were enduring.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“All things make sense in hindsight. The key is to try and make them make sense before then.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Magic happens when you don’t give up, even though you want to, she told her dragon. The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“The best way to face fears is to prepare for them.’” Mahkah nodded. “It’s the opposite of the head-in-the-sand approach.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“She wanted to erase his pain but knew that it was important. What had happened to them in the Rocky Mountains had brought them closer. It had made them stronger, and one day, it would save their lives. That was how pain worked.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“I’m not sure I understand the whole Mae Ling thing, but isn’t it possible that I was given a fairy godmother because I’m such a mess and need so much help?” “It’s possible, but I suspect it’s because you’re destined for incredible things and are being given the resources to do them.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Yes, but we should take credit for the partnerships that lead to our successes,” Lunis instructed sagely. “Those in our lives directly reflect on us. You are the type of person who has a fairy godmother. Never discount the importance of that.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Giving up scares me. I never want to get to the point where I’m okay just surviving when thriving is an option.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“I’m nice to people because kindness can’t be overrated. But I’m not nice to get my way. That’s plainly and simply called ‘manipulation,’ and even the dumbest person will see through that eventually. I, for one, hate suck-ups more than assholes. At least with a jerk, you know what you’re getting. Suck-ups don’t have a genuine bone in their wimpy bodies.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“He isn’t ready.” She giggled at that. “That’s Hiker’s line.” “It’s appropriate for him. That’s why he says it,” Lunis explained. She snuggled closer to her dragon. “I just don’t know what to do. I can’t give up.” “I know,” he stated. “That’s why you’re here, and I think options will find you. The thing I appreciate about you is that you create paths well before you need to walk down them.” “I don’t know what you mean,” she replied. He”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“It seemed to her that it would require much more faith than skill. Much more confidence than prowess. And certainly more imagination than courage. Surprisingly, she smiled at this realization.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Sophia’s heart suddenly ached for all the things she and her dragon had to experience before they progressed, reminding herself that the process would look a lot like disappointment.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Dragons who don’t have riders are content without a mission,” he explained. “However, once we elect to form a bond with a rider, we also subscribe to your world of productivity, purpose, and justice.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“Well, do you want to be here?” he asked her. “Of course,” she stated, not even needing to think about it. “And this isn’t just about me. Do you want to be here?” “Yes, as long as you understand that progress might look a lot like disappointment.” She narrowed her eyes. “What does that mean?” “It means that things don’t always go the way we think they will, but that doesn’t mean they’re not progressing.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“So,” he began, standing and taking up a great deal of the space in front of the fire, “you can go down there in armor, making them think you’re one of them. But the fact is, you’re not. Don’t try to conform to their standards. Make them uncomfortable. Make them see you as you are. You aren’t a dragonrider who happens to be a girl. You are a woman who happens to be a dragonrider. Never let them make you feel bad for that.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12

“It’s funny that this school is called Happily Ever After because there is rarely a happy ending. Usually it’s a series of happy things punctuated with new beginnings caused by something that is not so happy. You see, no one ever starts over because everything is okay. Without beginnings, there are no new chapters in the storybook.”
― Sarah Noffke, The Exceptional Sophia Beaufont Omnibus Books 1-12