“What is courage without fear?”
―
Emily R. King,
The Hundredth Queen
“But what is freedom without peace of mind?” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Anything can be changed by those who have the courage to blaze their own path.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Let the sky lead me, the land ground me, the fire cleanse me, and the water feed me.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Sometimes it takes more strength to step back than forward.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I do not understand why the gods have made it so that every woman’s lot in life is to owe her security to a man. Maybe if it were otherwise, we would not put up with them.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I would rather stay in Samiya and serve the gods than leave and serve a man.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“The rajah draws the attention of every woman in the hall, but he comes to me. “You’re more beautiful every day, love.” He kisses my cheek, souring my stomach. Even at this early hour, he smells of apong and another woman’s perfume. Tarek rubs a circle on my hip. “I’m a patient man, but I don’t know if I can wait until our wedding night.” I lower my eyes in disgust. I can wait a thousand lives.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our soul, and water in our blood.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“His regret humbles me to a place of reflection.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“His use of “must” tugs my chin sideways.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Humility is the most undervalued godly virtue.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Where is the line between the gods' will and ours?” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“When the day was made, so was the night. When man was made, so was his shadow. The Void dwells in darkness, and life dwells in light. The Voider cannot cross over to where light reigns unless he’s invited. But once welcomed, everything the gods created would be consumed by evernight.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“Everley, this hunger for vengeance will rot you. Could you do it? Could you become a monster to destroy one?” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our souls, and water in our blood.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Don’t be so distracted with what keeps you alive that you neglect to live.” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
“Thank the gods for crunchy food. “I don’t see how we are expected to be confined in this . . .” Chew. Chew. Chew. “The blanket is hardly big enough to cover my . . .” Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I believe in monsters. I have seen them take and destroy, suffocate and shred, every sliver of light in the world.” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
“But what is freedom without peace of mind?” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Anything can be changed by those who have the courage to blaze their own path.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Let the sky lead me, the land ground me, the fire cleanse me, and the water feed me.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Sometimes it takes more strength to step back than forward.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I do not understand why the gods have made it so that every woman’s lot in life is to owe her security to a man. Maybe if it were otherwise, we would not put up with them.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I would rather stay in Samiya and serve the gods than leave and serve a man.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“The rajah draws the attention of every woman in the hall, but he comes to me. “You’re more beautiful every day, love.” He kisses my cheek, souring my stomach. Even at this early hour, he smells of apong and another woman’s perfume. Tarek rubs a circle on my hip. “I’m a patient man, but I don’t know if I can wait until our wedding night.” I lower my eyes in disgust. I can wait a thousand lives.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our soul, and water in our blood.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“His regret humbles me to a place of reflection.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“His use of “must” tugs my chin sideways.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Humility is the most undervalued godly virtue.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Where is the line between the gods' will and ours?” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“When the day was made, so was the night. When man was made, so was his shadow. The Void dwells in darkness, and life dwells in light. The Voider cannot cross over to where light reigns unless he’s invited. But once welcomed, everything the gods created would be consumed by evernight.” ― Emily R. King, The Fire Queen
“Everley, this hunger for vengeance will rot you. Could you do it? Could you become a monster to destroy one?” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our souls, and water in our blood.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“Don’t be so distracted with what keeps you alive that you neglect to live.” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
“Thank the gods for crunchy food. “I don’t see how we are expected to be confined in this . . .” Chew. Chew. Chew. “The blanket is hardly big enough to cover my . . .” Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.” ― Emily R. King, The Hundredth Queen
“I believe in monsters. I have seen them take and destroy, suffocate and shred, every sliver of light in the world.” ― Emily R. King, Before the Broken Star
