Lutian Quotes & Sayings

It is as hard and severe a thing to be a true politician as to be truly moral. — Francis Bacon

If you can't outsmart people, outwork them. — Bill Veeck

Empathize with others. You may easily get into a situation where you need the understanding of others. — Eraldo Banovac

You have a wise prince, my queen," Lutian said from beside them. "I would give him my fool's scepter, except that I no longer have one, since I left it at home so that no one would know I was a fool." He pulled a piece of lint from his tunic and held it out to Christian. "Take this as a token of my esteem."
She half expected Christian to scoff and mock Lutian, as most people did. Instead, he took the lint, thanked him for it, then put it on his shoulder as if it were some kind of prize.
-Lutian & Christian — Kinley MacGregor

Anger is how you feel. Hate is not letting your anger flow — Tambre Bryant

Even before I went to the stable to find your men dead, I knew them for villains. (Lutian)
Oh, and what made you think that? The swords in their hands? (Christian) — Kinley MacGregor

Only a fool would be fighting them, my queen, and though I am a fool, I'm not that foolish. (Lutian) — Kinley MacGregor

We must not only cease our present desire for the growth of the state, but we must desire its decrease, its weakening. — Leo Tolstoy

Ardiles strokes the ball like it was a part of his anatomy. — Jimmy Magee

Looking uncertain, Lutian came forward. Royal protocol aside, Adara hugged him close in relief of seeing him whole and hearty. "Thank the Lord that you are unharmed. I was terrified of what they'd done to you."
"Methinks they unaddled my noggin, my queen. For the first time in years, I seem to be thinking right again."
She smiled at him, then placed a chaste kiss to his cheek. "We both know there was never anything really wrong with your noggin, Lutian," she whispered in his ear.
"Aye, but 'tis more fun to pretend that there is. — Kinley MacGregor

Your core is so important. Get your endurance up. Running and long-distance. Swimming is good as well. Important to have a good core, utilize the proper exercises to strengthen it. It goes out to the rest of your body and makes sure your body is right. — Jozy Altidore

Oh, the Germans classify, but the French arrange. — Willa Cather

I don't have many deal breakers. I've done so much in my life, it doesn't feel right to judge other people. — Demi Lovato

Perception not only defines existence but it creates existence. It gives it form. Without perception there is no existence. — Frederick Lenz

Speak openly. There is no one I trust more than Lutian. (Adara)
He's a half-wit, my queen. (Xerus)
Half-wit, whole-wit, I have enough of them to know to keep silent. So speak, good counselor, and let the queen judge which of the two of us is the greater fool present. (Lutian) — Kinley MacGregor

She walked over to Ioan. "And for your information, my lord ... " She lifted his hand and put his index and middle finger upright. "I assure you that there is nothing wrong with Christian's technique or prowess."
Corryn, who had paused beside the group after Christian had lunged at Lutian, broke into laughter.
Ioan hissed at her. "What are you laughing at?"
"I was just thinking of why we can't go to Scotland anymore. Someone should tell Christian about your little problem." She held up her pinkie and wiggled it, then burst into laugher.
"You're not supposed to know anything about these matters!"
Corryn rushed off before her brother could grab her. — Kinley MacGregor

We sought a tribal society, to be close to each other, not to sit behind a television with our families and not see our families, not just to watch the evening news and the inane comedies designed to pacify the multitudes, but rather to explore ourselves. — Frederick Lenz

You got to get outta here, Josie. New Orleans is fine for some people, real good for a few. But not for you. Too much baggage that'll pull you down. You got dreams and the potential to make 'em real. — Ruta Sepetys