Michael J. Sullivan Quotes

You don’t win battles with hate. Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid. You end up tripping over your own two feet.

Sometimes the price of dreams is achieving them.

Power rises to the top like cream and dominates the weak with cruelty disguised as -- and often even believed to be -- benevolence.

When you expect nothing from the world - not the light of the sun, the wet of water, nor the air to breathe - everything is a wonder and every moment a gift.

See, that’s the difference,” Mauvin said. “I suffer a loss and people console me. Royce suffers a loss and whole towns evacuate.

The idea of how others see you becomes more important than the reality of you.

People are afraid of what they do not understand.

You accidentally punched him?” Wyatt asked, suppressing a chuckle. “I’m not sure you have a full understanding of the whole bodyguard thing.

One truth doesn't refute another. Truth doesn't lie in the object, but in how we see it.

If this hast been done to language, I fear to know the fate of all else.

And now she has you seizing control of my army.” “Your army? I thought this was Gaunt’s.” “So did he.

Happiness comes from moving toward something. When you run away, ofttimes you bring your misery with you.

And I wish to thank you as well, Royce." He was puzzled. "For what?" "For reminding me that anyone, no matter what they've done, can find redemption if they seek it.

Any chance he’s turned a new leaf and taken up sailing for real?” “About as likely as me doing it.” Hadrian eyed Royce for a heartbeat. “I put him at the top of the list.

It was a trap after all,” Alric said. He turned to Royce. “My apologies for doubting your sound paranoia.

Stealing swords,” Royce muttered mostly to himself. “Okay, let’s take a look at this tower. The sooner I see it, the sooner I can start cursing.

Slaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekick—then it’s personal. The bad guy isn’t just the “bad guy” anymore, he’s the BAD GUY!

Sharks don’t eat seafood because they like it, but because chicken can’t swim.

That night there was more than one killer in the forest, the next day a lot more ghosts.--The Book of Brin

It's easier to believe the most outlandish lie that confirms what you suspect than the most obvious truth that denies it.

I swear, the reason for full moons is so the gods can more clearly see the mischief they create.

Always remember that the tales of another are never as wondrous as your own.

Revenge is a bittersweet fruit that leaves the foul aftertaste of regret.

When the dead betray the living, the victims are memories.--The Book of Brin

Take my advice: live your life to the fullest. Breathe the air, taste the wine, kiss the girls, and always remember that the tales of another are never as wondrous as your own.

I just never noticed how little of me existed before. I was a shadow without a person.

Don't worry, my son, if you don't believe in Maribor and the blessings He provides. Belief in Him isn't a requirement. It doesn't stop Him from believing in you. (capital H's added for reverence)

That living has no value - it's what you do with life that gives it worth.

Power doesn't equal worth. Wisdom is a far greater virtue.

There always seemed to be a better way, except when it came to people. Once broken, people couldn't be repaired.

And if you can't trust an ancient talking tree, what was the point of having one?

That’s what a good wife does, keeps your dreams alive even when you don’t believe anymore.

That’s what a good wife does, keeps your dreams alive even when you don’t believe anymore

It was a trap after all, ” Alric said. He turned to Royce. “My apologies for doubting your sound paranoia.

See, that’s the difference, ” Mauvin said. “I suffer a loss and people console me. Royce suffers a loss and whole towns evacuate.