Shannon Messenger Quotes & Sayings

Parents: Perfecting ways to humiliate their children since the dawn of time. — Shannon Messenger

The right road is rarely the easy road. And no war is ever fought without casualties."
"Is that what this is?" Sophie asked. "A war?"
"Unfortunately, yes. A quiet war to stop a louder one from raging. You may hate me for asking this of him, but this is the cold reality we all face. We cannot control the actions of others, nor stop them from disappointing us. We can only use the anger and pain to fuel us. To help us rise above. — Shannon Messenger

Fitz's door was closed, so she knocked before going in.
"I told you, Mr. Snuggles's visiting hours are over," he called through the door.
"What about your visiting hours?" she asked.
"Oh! I thought you were Keefe."
Sophie opened the door. "I get that a lot. — Shannon Messenger

Across the river, a row of crystal castles glittered in the sunlight in a way that would make Walt Disney want to throw rocks at his Magic Kingdom. — Shannon Messenger

Obey my command. Follow my voice. Race to my side and surrender your choice. — Shannon Messenger

"Screw the oath." I lean in until I feel her breath against my face, then I stop. I don't want to rush her. "You've done enough for them. You're protecting me. Who cares about the rest?"
"I do." She closes her eyes,and her jaw quivers. "I swore to get you safely through this-and I will. And then you'll return with the Gales and meet your betrothed."
"They can take their betrothal and shove it. I want you."
Audra and Vane — Shannon Messenger

Man, one second you're sharing your air with a dude, and the next second he's trying to get you punched in the face. — Shannon Messenger

There's no reason to worry.
-Keeper of the Lost Cities — Shannon Messenger

Fitz yawned, and she patted Mr. Snuggles on the head as she stood to leave. He mumbled something, the words too sleepy to be coherent. But Sophie could've sworn he'd said, Miss you. — Shannon Messenger

But your dad's enjoying it. He's been rigging traps — Shannon Messenger

But I don't care what happens to her." "Then why are you crying?" She reached up to wipe his cheek and showed him the tear on her finger. "I . . ." The rest of his words twisted into a sob. Sophie held him tightly, letting him soak the shoulder of her tunic with tears. She wondered if Fitz had felt this helpless when she'd done the same thing to him. He'd seemed so strong and steady that day, when he'd taken her from her human family. She wished she could be the same for Keefe. — Shannon Messenger

Because our family doesn't decide who we are. WE decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes, that's the only thought that gets me through the day. — Shannon Messenger

I'm always serious, Foster. Especially when you think I'm teasing. — Shannon Messenger

Sometimes rebellion is the only course of wisdom. — Shannon Messenger

I'm Vane Weston: The Last Westerly
Great- it sounds like something out of an anime cartoon. — Shannon Messenger

Violence isn't the answer. — Shannon Messenger

You may be the biggest news to hit the academy since The Great Gulon Incident three years ago - which, by the way, I had nothing to do with.
-Keeper of the Lost Cities — Shannon Messenger

I know that I was a total jerk for a few weeks. But I do trust you," Fitz told Sophie. "I hope you trust me. — Shannon Messenger

Sometimes pain is necessary to fix a problem that cannot otherwise be corrected. It's unpleasant and unfortunate, but then it's over and everything is set right. — Shannon Messenger

Fine, but you should at least have to write an epic poem in my honor. Here, I'll help you. "Ode to Keefe Sencen, that brave lovable nut. He may not have teal eyes, but he has a really cute,"
"KEEFE"! — Shannon Messenger

He cleared his throat. You know I blame you for what happened to my dad- and I can't promise I'm ever going to stop. But ... I think I finally get why he sacrificed himself for you. What you just did in there- sending that message around the world. And the way everyone was looking to you ... they all believe in you. — Shannon Messenger

You must think I'm a total idiot."
"Nah. I am starting to wonder if you're trying to beat Keefe's record for biggest interspeciesial episode- and if you are, I'm pretty sure you've won. The Great Gulon Incident was epic, but it didn't almost start a war. — Shannon Messenger

Okay - there's no easy way to explain this, so I'm just going to say it. We're not human, Sophie.
-Keeper of the Lost Cities — Shannon Messenger

Let's not add projectile vomiting to the list of Awesome Things We Get To Do Today. — Shannon Messenger

But ... I know your heart was in the right place - even if your brain had clearly gone on vacation for the afternoon. — Shannon Messenger

No one thinks you're a flower Vane. We've all smelled you after training.
-Gus, Let the Storm Break — Shannon Messenger

You keep claiming you're not mysterious, but who are you kidding?
-Keeper of the Lost Cities — Shannon Messenger

There's much more power in pain. — Shannon Messenger

Take care of my moonlark. — Shannon Messenger

Diving through the stars toward the earth far below
Rushing through the places no one else dares to go
Don't sink into the violent sea
No never
Never
Find the path that sets you free Forever
And ever — Shannon Messenger

Vane's caught between two worlds, and the only way to fix that is to rip one away. — Shannon Messenger

You'd be surprised at how powerful hope can be. — Shannon Messenger

Tam's shadow fell over hers, and he shadow-whispered, "I'm trusting you. I don't care about me, but if something happens to Linh ... "
'I promise, we're only trying to help,' Sophie transmitted.
Keefe let out a sigh that sounded more like a groan. "And I thought secret Telepath conversations were the worst. Just so we're clear," he told Tam. "I'M the president of the Foster fan club. And we're closed to new members."
Tam's cheeks flushed. "Uh ... not sure what that's about but ... no worries there
no offense!" he told Sophie.
She noticed he stole a quick glance at Biana after he said it.
Sophie couldn't decide if she should feel relieved or insulted. — Shannon Messenger

A school isn't a school until Sophie tries to destroy it. — Shannon Messenger

That falls into the category of advice that sounds helpful but actually makes no freaking sense. — Shannon Messenger

They pulled apart when Keefe shouted, "YOU GUYS HAVE TO SEE THIS!"
They ran to the main room and found Keefe standing under the skylight, holding up Mr. Snuggles like it was a baby lion about to be made king. The sparkly red dragon twinkled almost as much as Keefe's eyes as he said, "I went in to check on our boy and found him cuddling with THIS!"
"Isn't that the same dragon Fitz brought to your house that one time?" Dex asked Sophie.
"WHAT?" Keefe shouted. "YOU KNEW AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME?!"
"Mr. Snuggles wasn't my secret to share," Sophie said.
"IT'S NAME IS MR. SNUGGLES?! That is... I can't even..." Keefe ran back to Fitz's room shouting, "ARE YOU MISSING YOUR SNUGGLE BUDDY?!"
"Fitz is going to die of embarrassment, you know that, right?" Biana asked. — Shannon Messenger

How do I have anything normal, when my life's been shredded to bits, turned inside out, painted different colors and reassembled in an order I don't recognise? — Shannon Messenger

The star only rises at Nightfall... — Shannon Messenger

Because if she was right, then ... Brant hadn't just been with Jolie the day she'd died. He'd set the fire that killed her. — Shannon Messenger

It was a dangerous world for a sparkly flying horse — Shannon Messenger

Let's go join the Black Swan! — Shannon Messenger

Everything is better with sparkles. — Shannon Messenger

Nothing says 'no big deal' like having my sorta ex-fiancee help me put my pants on. — Shannon Messenger

Dare we ask what made you willing to suffer the furry disgrace? — Shannon Messenger

The wind - or maybe Keefe - must've thrown back his father's hood. But it wasn't his father facing him. It was Lady Gisela. Keefe's mom. — Shannon Messenger

Whisking through the clouds as the birds pass by
Ignoring all the storms that try to ruin the sky
Chasing the setting sun
Forever
And ever
Never let the day be done
No never
Never — Shannon Messenger

Ugh, they've been at it all day," Fitz grumbled. "It's been hours of 'Look - I'm invisible. Now I'm not! Now I am!'" Biana rolled her eyes as she reappeared. "Like you were any less annoying with your 'I can tell you what you're thinking right now! And now! And now! — Shannon Messenger

Infinite possibilities. And none of them matter.
What matters is here and now. — Shannon Messenger

Keefe shouted, "YOU GUYS HAVE TO SEE THIS!" They ran to the main room and found Keefe standing under the skylight, holding up Mr. Snuggles like it was a baby lion about to be made kind. The sparkly red dragon twinkled almost as much as Keefe's eyes as he said, "I went in to check on our boy and found him cuddling with this! — Shannon Messenger

That's impossible [ ... ] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven't you heard of the theory of relativity?"
She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. — Shannon Messenger

We shouldn't pass judgment until we see how things play out. Actions never tell the whole story. Good can be done for the wrong reason. And bad can be misunderstood. — Shannon Messenger

Sometimes the greatest power comes from showing mercy, — Shannon Messenger

I dont know where im going but its time to find my peace. — Shannon Messenger

Whoever invented air conditioning should win the Nobel Prize. I bet they could bring peace to the Middle East if they gave everyone an AC unit and let them cool the freak down once in a while. I should e-mail the UN the suggestion. — Shannon Messenger

He laughs, "I call that Eau de Vane. It's my signature fragrance"
"Well. it smells like something died — Shannon Messenger

Sweep to my side, please don't delay. Share your warmth as you swirl and sway. — Shannon Messenger

Mr. Snuggles is always the best thing to see when you first wake up. — Shannon Messenger

Gethen shouted threats as they left, but the warnings were as empty as his sandy cell. His final words to Keefe were the only ones with any impact. "You're choosing the wrong side, boy. You'll regret it when you see your mother's vision realized. But then it'll be too late. — Shannon Messenger

Hey, all the cool kids are sleeping with stuffed animals these days. — Shannon Messenger

Keefe leaned his head against her shoulder and Sophie counted his breaths, considering what a strange thing grief turned out to be.
Grady and Edaline closed themselves off.
Fitz pushed everyone away.
She couldn't figure out how Keefe was handling it all yet. But she was glad he wanted her to stay. — Shannon Messenger

Who is this woman, and what has she done with my ever worrying mother? — Shannon Messenger

It takes a special person to see darkness inside of someone and not condemn them. — Shannon Messenger

All it takes is one to stand where others fall. — Shannon Messenger

Fitz pulled her forward, and the warm tingling in her hand shot through her body
like a million feathers swelling underneath her skin, tickling her from the inside out. — Shannon Messenger

And interfering with the Council's decisions is a treasonous offense."
Grady snorted. "Not if the Council's gone crazy. — Shannon Messenger

She wasn't going to cry. She was going to fight. — Shannon Messenger

Keefe?" she whispered. He smirked. "Did you miss me? — Shannon Messenger

And now I need you to promise something to me. Don't worry, I won't tell you not to take risks, or not to worry about us, or any other impossible things. I just need you to promise that you'll never give up. No matter how hard it gets. Or how hopeless it feels. Never, ever give up." "I won't if you won't," Sophie whispered. "Never," Edaline promised. — Shannon Messenger

I turn away, tempted to punch the glass. I'm in the gratest danger of my life, and I'm playing with my hair and wondering if the boy I can't have-and refuse to let myself want-thinks I'm pretty. — Shannon Messenger

Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out what it means. I've never heard of bonds sharing languages either, and yet ... '
I pull her even closer, feeling an explosion of heat rush between us as I whisper, 'I think it means we were meant to be together.
'If you two start making out I will fling you out of the wind bubble,' Gus warns.
I can't help laughing. — Shannon Messenger

There are many shades of trust, and most of them are gray. — Shannon Messenger

I've realized now that our world doesn't define us. We define our world. And I hope you'll fill yours with as much light and happiness as you can. — Shannon Messenger

We were two broken, incomplete people. Now we're one. No one will ever understand me the way she will. No one will ever understand her the way I will. — Shannon Messenger

I already did a cave of horrors thing with you a few weeks ago, and it wasn't awesome. — Shannon Messenger

THAT'S MY BOX OF PRATTLES!"
"NOT ANYMORE!" "MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM-REX STOLE MY CANDY!"
"DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD-BEX SMELLS LIKE DRAGON POOP!"
"SO DOES REX!" another voice added. "STAY OUT OF THIS, LEX! — Shannon Messenger

Yeah, I'm sure he'll have me over for lushberry juice and mallowmelt," Sophie mumbled. "Right after he tells me to call him Uncle Timkin. — Shannon Messenger

I wish I could give you a world where everything was perfect and shining and safe. I used to think that's what we had ... " He shook his head. "I've realized now that our world doesn't define us. We define our world. And I hope you'll fill yours with as much light and happiness as you can."
"You realize how silly that sounds, right?"
"I do. But after everything that's happened, I think we could all use a bit more silly in our lives. — Shannon Messenger

Remember who you can trust, and keep them close. — Shannon Messenger

Chaperone?' Keefe whined. 'That's going to cramp my style. — Shannon Messenger

Come to my side. Share your peace. Surge and surround me. Secure my release. — Shannon Messenger

Wow, it's really crowded in here. And really ... furry. — Shannon Messenger

And I'm the only one with a plan," Fitz reminded them.
"Hey- I've got plans," Keefe argued.
"Plans that don't involve tormenting Dame Alina," Fitz clarified.
"But those are always the best plans! — Shannon Messenger

Success isn't always about triumph. It's about carrying on, continuing the battle. Even the fight can't be won. — Shannon Messenger

But we're just kids she thought For the moment yes But we are talking about the future You really think we'll still need a Black Swan that many years from now Yes I believe we will always need a Black Swan The world has gotten too complicated to leave any one group solely in charge There needs to be a system of checks and balances We do hope to someday work hand in hand with the Council But even if that never happens we should be there to keep them honest — Shannon Messenger

In fact, most of the great human innovations of the last few centuries happened under elvin tutelage. Electricity. Penicillin. Chocolate cake. — Shannon Messenger

Sheesh, one hot girl walks into the house and all trust vanishes.
-Vane Weston — Shannon Messenger

This is who I am.
A fighter.
A guardian.
Stronger than the Stormers.
Stronger than Vane.
Beyond all emotion.
I don't give in to fear or pity or love. I'm the one in control. — Shannon Messenger

Come to me swiftly, carry no trace. Lift me softly, then flow and race. — Shannon Messenger

No matter how many times the elves explained the "illumination in a darkened world" analogy, she would never stop thinking it was weird to have a school named after glowing fungus. — Shannon Messenger

Aura of doom?" Keefe asked, a smirk curling his lips. "Sounds like my kind of party. — Shannon Messenger

Keefe smeared his blood across the smooth panel. But a metallic click echoed through the dark instead. A lock clicking into place. Lady Gisela stepped back, shaking her hair out of her eyes. "Finally done." The — Shannon Messenger

He grabbed her arms to steady her. It's ok, Sophie. I'm here to help you. We've been looking for you for twelve years. — Shannon Messenger

Am I supposed to help Frodo destroy the ring and save Middle Earth? Or do I have to make toys in the North Pole?
-Keeper of the Lost Cities — Shannon Messenger

Success isn't always about triumph. — Shannon Messenger

Maybe sometimes the only right choice is the wrong one, and what it really comes down to is being brave enough to make it. — Shannon Messenger

Moonlarks face more predators than most other creatures.So even though the parents follow their eggs across the ocean and are never far away,they do not make contact, and they do not bring their babies to the nest.Their insticts know that if they did, they would shelter the younglings and weaken their ability to survive.~Calla — Shannon Messenger

Only Dex would decide to jab a gadget with a stick. — Shannon Messenger

I guess when you love someone, you don't mind making sacrifices.
-Vane Westerly — Shannon Messenger

But will you be able to live with yourself if something happens to anyone you love? — Shannon Messenger

Breaking the winds breaks you. The power becomes a craving, like ... part of you dies and the only way to fill the emptiness is to spoil everything around you. And you can't fight it because you can't fight it because you don't want to fight it, because then you'd never be able to experience the rush again. — Shannon Messenger