The Cradle of Ice Quotes

“Sounds equally ominous and pompous.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“It was a wounding that would never heal, an abuse that could never be assuaged, a guilt that would never end.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“Each to his own place, each to his own honor,”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“And we’ll still need room for Bashaliia when we sail back.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“The future remains a mystery until it’s written. We’ll live as if we have endless days ahead of us—and none. What else can any of us do?”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“Maybe it speaks to a frailty in all of us, a need to put a name to the darkness in our natures, a way to cast blame for our worst aspects, rather than accepting and addressing it.” Kanthe”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“millennia, I can read the subtlest of expressions and interpret the responses that are secretly desired. A wife who suspects a husband of adultery and seeks a reason to poison him. Someone who believes a rival is corrupt and looks to me to justify discrediting and ruining them.” He shrugged. “More often than not, prophecy is just me telling someone what they want to hear. And other predictions are simple obfuscation, couching my words in such vague ways that they fit nearly any situation.” Pratik looked crestfallen, barely able to speak. “So nothing you’ve said was gifted by the gods. It’s all trickery or extrapolation.” Tykhan didn’t bother to answer.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“But some details of your prophecies are so exacting,” Frell challenged him. “About personal lives, about what’s in another’s heart.” “Ah, that’s even easier. I have eyes and ears everywhere who help me. Oftentimes, my revelations are just recitations of what’s been told to me. Plus, after so many”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“Then why are we following you?” Rami exclaimed. “We’re risking everything on the words of a charlatan.” Tykhan showed no offense. “A very ancient charlatan. I’ve been following variables and trends, going back millennia, pointing to the certainty of a war to come. With enough knowledge, I can predict likely outcomes. It’s allowed me to rule empires and bring down kingdoms, all leading to this moment. To ready the Crown as best I can for the tumult to come. If you follow history in all its telling detail, prophecy is simply inevitability.” Kanthe remembered Tykhan using similar words in describing Nyx’s vision.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“Daal gave a shake of his head. It was all too confusing, but the heart was never a seat of sensibility and prudence. He knew that all too well.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice

“His friend slammed his shoulder into the door and burst out into the open.”
― James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice