Jayan Quotes & Sayings

I have to say that I got off very easy. There were incidents. — Maurice Ashley

The people that are surrounding me have my best interest. — Blake Griffin

That's quite gallant of you. After you've ignored me for the better part of a week, like a boy half your age with twice your charm. — Renee Ahdieh

Jayan found teaching both frustrating and rewarding. It depended on the apprentice. Some were attentive and talented. Some were not. — Trudi Canavan

What's the plan now, then?' 'Plans have a habit o' falling apart when you lean on 'em,' said Lamb. 'We'll just have to think up another.' The Kantic cracked a bastard of a frown. 'I do not like a man who breaks an agreement.' 'Try and push me off a cliff.' Lamb gave Jubair a flat stare. 'We can find out who God likes best.' Jubair pressed one fingertip against his lips and considered that for a long, silent moment. Then he shrugged. 'I prefer not to trouble God with every little thing. — Joe Abercrombie

Walking is a daily experience and a lifetime journey. — Maxine Bigby Cunningham

We have more in common than I thought, he mused wryly. He liked the idea that, if either of them ever fell from grace, the other might be there to offer support. It's always easier to become friends with someone you have something in common with. I just hope it doesn't take some socially disastrous fall before she'll consider the possibility I might be a friend. — Trudi Canavan

Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value. — Mark Twain

He bowed. "With respect, Sharum Ka, how are we to get your warriors to the city on the lake to conquer it without boats?" "We will build our own. How hard can it ... " Jayan trailed off, looking at the huge cargo vessels with their intricate rigging. "Put them out!" he cried. — Peter V. Brett

There's something to be said about drinking a carafe of wine by yourself ... I just can't remember at the moment what it is! (said after drinking a carafe of wine by himself) — Gerard De Marigny

There are forces in life working for you and against you. One must distinguish the beneficial forces from the malevolent ones and choose correctly between them. — Abdul Kalam

A partner can encourage you, maybe even stop you from falling, but they can't get you to the top. That's entirely up to you. — Roland Smith

I love you, he told her.
Sweet joy rushed through her. But there was a distinct smugness about his words. He'd sensed her feelings in return, and was pleased with himself for doing so.
Turns out I love you too, she replied, communicating her wry amusement. Of all the annoying people in the world. — Trudi Canavan

You've got people who are looking at DNA evidence and other evidence like that and they're ignoring it. — Joseph Wambaugh

As the others paired off he turned to face her.
"Can't leave me partnerless," he said.
She pulled a face, grabbed the bowl and stood up."Forgot my little speech earlier, have you, Jayan?Not if you were the last man in Kyralia. — Trudi Canavan

Our army is retreating. The Sachakans are following. They will be here soon. We must be ready. The servants are bringing horses." He paused and frowned at one of the apprentices. "Stop wating time asking stupid questions and see if your horse is here!" he snapped. He turned and pointed. "You! Arelenin. I can see someone bringing your horse. Yes, I'd hardly miss that ugly beast if it were on the other side of the country. Go and get it. — Trudi Canavan

When Tessia and Jayan were served a large, fat rassook each, Jayan had smugly commented that Tessia certainly had a way with villagers and he would not be surprised if she could charm pickpockets into putting money into her wallet. — Trudi Canavan