“Most advances in technology occur because they’re either trying to impress women or blow things up. It’s as predictable as the sunrise.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“If there is one thing predictable about the male of the species, it's their sex drive and their fascination with fire. ... Most advances in technology occur because they're either trying to impress women or blow things up." [Tenzin]”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“We gain more enlightenment from weakness and loss than we do from strength and victory.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“I don’t think people take librarians quite that seriously anymore.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Do not pity me, Beatrice De Novo. My life has been as fate dictated, and now I am master of it. Do not waste your regret on the past.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“She seemed to have a gift for knowing exactly what people were looking for and how to offer them what they wanted while still getting her own way in the process.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Perhaps the book belongs to the world.” Lan sat up on his knees again. “It sounds very important. A book of universal knowledge? Wisdom to be preserved and shared?”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Eternal night was a million swirling shades of grey.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Look at the thrush.” The young man glanced at the small speckled bird as it cocked its head to the side, observing the two men as they moved up the stairs. “What of the thrush?” “What lessons might be learned from living in such a small, weak body?” The old monk smiled at the bird, which flicked its tail before flying to perch on the branch of a low-hanging conifer. “The thrush has a most beautiful song, Master. One could learn to appreciate that.” “You are correct. And is it a powerful bird?” The young man smiled. “Of course not. It darts along the branches and eats only seeds and insects.” “And yet, it does not worry about its life. It is a humble bird, as many small creatures are humble, but it has a beautiful song.” He paused to catch his breath on the stairs and looked up at the young man beside him. “We gain more enlightenment from weakness and loss than we do from strength and victory.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Yes, what was your course of study at the university? Your father says you are very bright for a human. What did you study? Medicine? Theology?” “Um… library science.” Lan laughed. “You did experiments with books?” “No.” Beatrice had to smile. “Information Technology. I studied… well, how to be a good librarian. The best ways to preserve books and manuscripts and how to get that information to the people who need it. It’s called ‘library science,’ but—” “Oh!” Lan smiled, his or her round face creasing into a delighted smile. “You are a scribe.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“aegis would doubt the honor of the Eight Immortals. We stay here at your leisure.” After that, the hall turned back to the business of the night and hummed with energy again. Lorenzo was whisked away by Zhongli’s entourage, and Tenzin walked over to speak to her”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“Just as there is wisdom to be gained from a long life, there is wisdom to be gained from a short one, as well.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
“There is no one element more powerful than the others.”
― Elizabeth Hunter, quote from The Force of Wind
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“And I knew Nick’s love for Auntie Reba.
He loved her in a way that was indescribable.
It wasn’t like she walked on water or was the earth and moon and stars.
It was different.
It was breath.
It was necessity.”
― Kristen Ashley, quote from Rock Chick Renegade
“The stories we hear in childhood are the ones we remember all our lives. After”
― Stephen King, quote from The Wind Through the Keyhole
“For one week, all I could think about was drinking margaritas--well, that and running my tongue along Reyes's teeth--but I didn't have salt--or Reyes's teeth. I'd also lacked the energy to leave my apartment to get some--or the desire to stoop low enough to beg Reyes to let me lick his teeth after what he did--so I could only wish for a margarita. And dream of Reyes's teeth.
I'd secretly hoped a margarita would magically appear in my hand, but that would mean I would have to put down the remote, and God knew that was not going to happen.”
― Darynda Jones, quote from Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
“Twenty minutes into our walk away from the wall put us deep in a forest of fir, pine, cottonwood, and aspen trees. The lush forest floor was alive and danced with shadows cast from an endless parade of swaying trees. As we approached early evening it was cool and peaceful. The sound of the trees moving in the wind high above seemed like a friendly traveling companion, calling us farther and farther into the depths of the forest.”
― Patrick Carman, quote from The Dark Hills Divide
“From any rational point of view I am absurd; but there are no longer any rational points of view.”
― Margaret Atwood, quote from Surfacing
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