Quotes from Born of Shadows

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“May you get exactly what you want and live long enough to regret it.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Where I come from, family's defined as those who don't screw you over a paycheck. Blood makes no difference. If you can trust them with your life and know that they'll be there come whatever hell rains down, then they're your family.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Show no fear to your enemies. Only contempt. Never let anyone look down on you. You're just as good as any of them. I don't care who they are. Better in fact. In our world, Dagans are royalty and you, my son, are a prince.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Love is the greatest corrupter ever known and has been the numbers one downfall of mankind since the first creation.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“But don’t ever let yourself forget that the person you care about fills an emptiness no one else ever has and that while life with them can seriously suck at times, those
moments when it doesn’t are worth all the aggravation of falling into the toilet and getting soaked when you’re half asleep.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“So how big is this thing anyway?” Desideria asked
Chayden made a sound of irritation. “You know, that’s not really a question I want to hear my younger sister ask a man, especially not one I consider a friend, while he’s lying bare-assed on my floor.”
Hauk and Fain laughed.
Desideria was less than amused. “Remember, brother, I’m currently the only one holding a weapon.”
Caillen glared at him. “Really, Chay, why don’t you concentrate on the people trying to kill us right now? ’Preciate it, pun’kin.” He turned his attention to her. “About the size of your smallest fingernail.”
Fain laughed again. “Damn, I should have been taping that response and using it for playback at every party from here until I die.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Oh, baby, this ain’t asshole. Trust me. There’s a whole keg of asshole I haven’t even begun to tap yet.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Well after that testosterone-shattering experience, I have no more dignity to worry about. Ever. Anyone have a cushion I can sit on? A really big fluffy one? Hell, let’s even make it pale pink with bows on it just for good measure.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“If you can't improve the silence, you shouldn't be speaking.
-Hauk”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“As her father had so often said... Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“In case you haven't noticed, they're moving a lot faster. I don't know about the laws of physics on your planet, but where I come from an object moving at subclass speed can't catch up to one running at starclass. But if you know something about turbines, thrusters and engines, quantum or classical physics that I've somehow missed, then please enlighten me.
- Caillen Dagan to Desideria Denarii”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Is my andarion rusty or did he just call us the ass of a dung beetle”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“The depth and strength of our character is defined by our moral code. People only reveal themselves when they're thrown out of the usual conditions of their lives. That's when the truth of who they are is revealed...”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“what good will it do to tell her her mother´s alive if her mother gets herself killed in the next hour?really?call me provincial, but to me it seems cruel to say, guess what?your mom´s alive. oh wait. she WAS alive. now she is dead again´cause our worthless asses couldn´t save her. sorry,hon. hope you´re ok with me jerking your emotions around and stomping on them. and while i´m at it, you got a newborn puppy i can kick too?”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“The world isn’t fair. And no matter how good and decent you are, no matter how much you give to others, someone is always going to hate you for no other reason than the fact that you breathe. You can’t help that. You can’t change people or their minds once they’ve allowed them to get twisted by hatred. But you can change how you deal with them. Never back down, but walk away when you can, fight when you must. Whatever you do don’t give them the power to hurt you. Don’t let them inside you. They’re not worth it. Live your life for yourself. Stay true to yourself and if they can’t see the beauty that is you, it’s their loss. Let the bitterness take them to their graves. Spend your time on what matters most. Being you and appreciating the people who see you for who and what you are. The people who love you, and the ones that you love. They are all that matter. Let the rest go to hell”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“It's odd, isn't it? The poor hate the rich for having a life they think is easy and for the fact that they think the rich only got the money by screwing them. The rich think the poor are all rustics lacking manners and grace who are unwilling to work as hard as they do to get the money. Both groups see each other as thieves out to steal everything they've earned.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“People see their own sins in others.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“That which doesn't kill you will just require many stitches."

-Caillen”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Can you do this?” “So long as we don’t get hit by a blast.” He cut a meaningful glare to their pilot. “Hold it steady, Chay.” “I make no promises and bear no liability for your lunacy, her clumsiness or any injury my unfortunate luck, uncharacteristic ineptitude or continual stupidity may cause.” Nice legal disclosure. Rotten bastard.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“For God’s sake, please don’t sneeze and if you’re holding a grudge against me for anything I did, real or imagined, I apologize profusely and swear I’ll never do it again.” “Don’t worry, Caillen, I’ll be careful.” He definitely hoped so. But the wicked gleam in her eye and slight smile on her lips made him wonder if he’d lie down as a rooster and get up as a hen. Stop being paranoid. You can trust her. After”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Narcissa curled her lip. “Oh shut up, you sanctimonious whore. I’m sick of all your—” Hauk stunned her with his blaster. Narcissa cried out before she slumped to the floor. Hauk made no moves to break her fall. Instead, he holstered his weapon and met Desideria’s gaze unabashedly. “My mother always said that if you can’t improve the silence, you shouldn’t be speaking.” Fain let out a low whistle. “You stunned a girl, bro. Then let her hit the floor. Damn, and I thought I was callous.” Ignoring”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“We’re going to make it,” he promised her. She smiled at him. “I can almost believe that when you say it.” “Oh well, paint my ass pink,” Fain groused. “ ’Cause I don’t believe it. I think we’re going to prison or graves. But hey? What do I know?” Hauk shoved playfully at his brother. “Stop being an asshole.” “Impossible task. Besides, I enjoy it.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Yeah. I have an assassin running loose after my dad and you now have one after your mom. The only reason I agreed to attend that sanctimonious stratiotes was that I’d hoped the assassin would make a move on my father and I’d be able to capture him on the ship where the escape routes would be limited.” “Strat… what was that word you used?” “Stratiotes. It means a collection of morons. Is that really all you got out of my tirade?” “No, it wasn’t. It was just the part I didn’t understand. Just like I don’t understand who’s trying to kill my mother.” He”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“She scoffed at his light tone as she made sure to keep her voice to a whisper like him. “How many sisters did you say you have?” “Three. Why?” “Tell me how it is they let you live this long?” He pointed to the scar on his head. “I assure you, there was no lack of trying to kill me. I’m just really resilient.” She followed him over a fallen tree. “Apparently.” He”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“your boy knows people who carry a lot of guns. As long as he doesn’t sleep with anyone’s girlfriend again, we should be fine.” Oh yeah, if they could freeze the smoldering look on her face as she glared at him, it could be sold as a lethal weapon on the black market and make them all rich. “Pardon?” Caillen let out an annoyed breath. “Fain has a mental disorder that causes him to spout random stupidity for no apparent reason. It’s been a source of constant embarrassment for his brother since they were kids. Ignore him.” Fain”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“To have been raised on the streets, you have an amazing vocabulary.” “I have my sister Tessa to thank. Unlike me and my other two sisters, she liked to insult people so that they didn’t realize she was being cruel. Hence Kasen’s favorite phrase, ‘I’m gonna break Tess on your ass and call you names you’ll have to look up in order to be offended.’ ” She laughed in spite of the danger. “Your sisters sound… interesting.” “That’s a polite way of saying they’re all effing nuts. But it’s okay. Sanity waved good-bye to me a long time ago too.” The”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Caillen slowed his steps as he neared the holding cell where they’d locked up Desideria. Hauk, Fain and Chayden sat in front of the monitors, watching as she paced back and forth in her room like a caged predator. Chayden laughed nervously. “You know, one of you is going to have to let her out of there eventually.” Fain scoffed. “For the record, it ain’t going to be me. My parents killed the dumb ones.” “Yeah,”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“Forget a last meal, what he really wanted before he checked out was a good lay. One last bang to end all others. He laughed evilly under his breath as he remembered the look of dumbfounded shock on the warden’s face when they’d asked him for his last request. “Any of your daughters horny?” That”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

“You know, a sane man would be wetting his pants.. Good thing he was crazy as hell."

-Caillen's thoughts.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, quote from Born of Shadows

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