Quotes from Genevieve Cogman

Ay, there's the rub,

Physics had never been Irene's strong point. In fact, it was on her list of weak points, along with visual art, human anatomy, and the ability to maintain a convincing American accent.)

Dead was still dead, whether the killer was exotic, professional, or amateur. Getting killed was incredibly easy. Anyone could do it. Staying safe and alive was much harder.

But ultimately there was an even better reason why Irene headed for the door. It was simple curiosity.

She didn't always have to be the strong one. We can be strong for each other.

They had the sad, untouched air of literature paraded for display purposes but never actually used. It was profoundly depressing.

All libraries are a gateway into other worlds, including the past—and the future.

Information was the best weapon she could have.

Practicality is a great help when it comes to getting things achieved," Irene retorted. "If I were going on a heroic quest, I'd probably start off by making a list of things I'd need on the journey. Including some books to read during the dull bits.

Alla fine della giornata, riportare il libro che la biblioteca vuole è il mio dovere e il mio onore, e questo è tutto ciò che conta davvero.

Tutti noi siamo vincolati alla Biblioteca, siamo persona che hanno scelto questa vita perché amano i libri.

Blind faith is just another word for slavery,

The world is changing," Irene said quietly. "We're working to make that chang ehappen - so perhaps someday you can trust a Fae. I'm aware of what's at stake, but if we succeed, then we're going to have to change as well. If you want to actually create peace, then we have to trust each other. No magical bindings, no blackmail, no family authority, just each other's given word. I'm not saying that we have to trust blindly. But automatic mistrust is a luxury we can no longer afford.

Disasters, my dear Winters, are like public omnibuses," Vale said sententiously. "They come in multiples rather than singly, are inevitably overloaded when they arrive, and stay far too long in any one spot.

do enjoy it when you get optimistically fatalistic,

Any details on the mask?" "I think people are usually too busy looking at the black leather cat-suit.

The only person who can ever set bounds on you should be yourself.

With all due respect, sir"—the traditional signal that one was about to be very disrespectful—

Ambian?a o lini?ti automat: lumina abundent? a felinarelor, mirosul de hârtie ?i piele ?i faptul c?, oriunde privea, vedea numai c?r?i, c?r?i ?i iar c?r?i.

I prefer a more stable game." He tapped the chess-board meaningfully. "Games of strategy which rely on agreed rules and which avoid all semblance of luck are far more to my taste than cards or dice. I like to know where all the pieces are. I like to know what's possible in a game. I don't appreciate being surprised. Would you agree, Miss Winters?

Never trust any ruler, Librarian. They're all untrustworthy.

Ac?iuni ilegale? f?cu Silver, întorcându-se c?tre servitorul s?u. Johnson! Am comis eu vreo ilegalitate? Johnson î?i privi ceasul. -Nu în ultimele trei minute, domnule.

I work in situations where random events happen. I can't forbid them to happen. I can only make allowances for them and deal with them when they occur.

You're being awfully calm about this." "Having your hand catch fire puts things into perspective…I find that it distracts me.