Quotes from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1

Tad Williams ·  815 pages

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“Of all the songs we Zida'ya sing," she (Aditu) murmured, "the closest to our hearts are those which tell of things lost."
"Perhaps that is because none of us can show something's value until it is gone," said Josua.”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1


“But a mouse can be brave. Small as they are, though, they learn it is wiser not to challenge the cat.”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1


“And you, a king’s daughter, who willingly gave herself to me—who brought me to her bed? Are you so high and pure?” She”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1


“These were madmen, Simon realized, and that was the direst problem of the world: that madmen should be strong and unafraid, so that they, could force their will on the weak and peace-loving.”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1


“That is what I hate about ruling and royalty, Simon. It is living, breathing people with whom a prince plays the games of statecraft.”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1



“Why is it that men think they are brave and women are weak? Women see more blood and pain than men ever do, unless men are fighting - and that is foolish blood.”
― Tad Williams, quote from To Green Angel Tower, Part 1


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Tad Williams
Born place: in San Jose, California, The United States
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