Quotes from Icefall

“Sometimes, when we want something so badly, we fear failure more than we fear being without that thing.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“In life, the hardest decisions often have to be made more than once. But each time, it gets easier.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“Never trust a storyteller," he says. "We're all of us liars.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“You can never trust anyone once you've had to trap them in a cage.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“One cannot apologize for one's nature.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“When you are in pain, a moment is an eternity.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“You are stronger than me," Asa says. "And in bravery and strength, there is a kind of beauty.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“A story knows no honor. A story knows no allegiance. A story simply is.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

“Though a story may begin as a lie, perhaps it can be made true. Perhapsd their ultimate power is found in how they inspire us to action.”
― Matthew J. Kirby, quote from Icefall

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“When will the Home Office realize that when judges retire, not only are they sent home for the rest of their lives, but the only people they have left to judge are their innocent wives.'

'So what are you recommending?'asked Alex as they walked into the drawing room.

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― José Saramago, quote from The Cave

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