Emily R. King Quotes & Sayings

Sometimes it takes more strength to step back than forward. — Emily R. King

Let the sky lead me, the land ground me, the fire cleanse me, and the water feed me. — Emily R. King

Before I take a step, someone starts to clap. Without a word, every person in the courtyard gazes up at the north tower scraping the gray sky. The applause stops, and a deep, firm voice shouts from above, "Let her stay." Barbs of terror dig under my skin. The courtyard goes as still as a sky burial. This is the first time many of these girls have heard a man speak. — Emily R. King

I would rather stay in Samiya and serve the gods than leave and serve a man. — Emily R. King

What is courage without fear? — Emily R. King

Anything can be changed by those who have the courage to blaze their own path. — Emily R. King

Humility is the most undervalued godly virtue. — Emily R. King

But what is freedom without peace of mind? — Emily R. King

He smiles, even attractive, but appearances are unreliable depictions of character. — Emily R. King

Thank the gods for crunchy food. "I don't see how we are expected to be confined in this . . ." Chew. Chew. Chew. "The blanket is hardly big enough to cover my . . ." Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. — Emily R. King