Megan Whalen Turner Quotes

No man can choose to serve only himself when he has something to offer his state. No one can put his own wishes above the needs of so many.

All my life they had made choices for me, and I had resented it. Now the choice was mine, and once it was made, I would have no right to blame anyone else for the consequences. Loss of that privilege, to blame others, unexpectedly stung.

He lies to himself. If Eugenides talked in his sleep, he'd lie then, too.

These people make my family look easy to get along with.

Mother why does the River not riseIt is not the River's timeWhy does the seed not sproutIt is not the seed's timeWhy does the rain not fallthe leaf not unfurl itselfWhere is the hind and why does she not graze the fields before usit is not their timeThe River knows its timeThe seed knows its time The rain the leaf and the hindThey know their timeThe River will rise the seed will sproutThe rains come down and the leaves unfurlThe hind will bring her children to graze before usAll in their time

I wonder if people always choose what will make them unhappy.

I am not sure I trust you.""You can trust me with your life, My King.""But not with my wine, obviously. Give it back.