Quotes from Curse of the Bane

“Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid.”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“The first step towards knowledge is to accept your own ignorance.”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“The moon shows the truth of things.”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“Ive chosen my path - and right or wrong, it's the one I tread.”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“But if everything's already decided, then what's the point of living? - Tom, pg 437”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“Sometimes in this life it is necessary to sacrifice oneself for the good of others . - Mam”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“Most things look better from a distance...And as a matter of fact, so do most people. - The Spook, pg 435”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

“Did you finish the key?” I asked him.”
― Joseph Delaney, quote from Curse of the Bane

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