Quotes from The Magician

“The best lie is wrapped around a core of truth.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“If you tell people everything you take away their opportunity to learn.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“But do I need to say anything?" Sophie asked. "Do I need to learn any words?"
"Like what?" Saint-Germain said.
"Well, when you lit up the Eiffel tower, you said something that sounded like eggness."
"Ignis," the count said. "Latin for fire. No, you don't need to say anything."
"Then why did you do it, then?" Sophie asked.
Saint-Germain grinned. "I just thought it sounded cool.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“Seasick," Scatty mumbled. "That's exactly what it feels like. Only worse.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“And in their rush to create wonders, they have ignored the wonders all around them, ignored the mysteries, the beauty.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“He came to a decision and looked at Dagon before climbing into the car.
"Find the Disir."
Dagon stiffened, showing a rare sign of emotion. "Is that wise?" he asked.
"It is neccessary.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“True. If you tell people everything, you take away their opportunity to learn.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“We're going nowhere, " Joan said grimly. Traffic on the narrow street was at a complete standstill.
A chill settled in Sophie's stomach: it was the appalling fear that her brother was going to die.
"Sidewalk," Nicholas said decisively. "Take it."
"But the pedestrians—"
"Can get out of the way. Use your horn.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“You know what we have to do?"
The Italian nodded. "I know."
"You don't look too happy about it."
"Defacing a beautiful building is a crime."
"But killing people is not?" Dee asked.
"Well, people can always be replaced.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“I never traded my humanity for my long life, Doctor. I've always remembered my roots....You worked so hard to be like your Elder master that you've forgotten what it is like to feel human - to be human. And we humans...have the capacity to feel another creature's pain. It is what lifted humani above the Elders, it is what made them great.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“And in their rush to create wonders, they have ignored the wonders all around them, ignored the mysteries, the beauty. Myths and legends walk unseen amongst them, ignored, unrecognized. It was not always so.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“Niccolo Machiaveli stood apart from the rest of the crowd, arms lightly folded across his chest, careful not to wrinkle his Saile Row- tailored black silk tuxedo. Stone gray eyes swept over the other bidders, analyzing and assessing them.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“- John is a dangerous fanatic.
- And you are not ? - asked Dagon.
- I'm just dangerous.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“How to carry it, simple thrust and parry. Try and avoid stabbing yourself with it,” he added.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“Well, when you lit up the Eiffel Tower, you said something that sounded like eggness.” “Ignis,” the count said. “Latin for fire. No, you don’t need to say anything.” “Why did you do it, then?” Saint-Germain grinned. “I just thought it sounded cool.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

“That is the curse of immortality: to watch the world change, to see everything you know wither.”
― Michael Scott, quote from The Magician

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