

“Print is predictable and impersonal, conveying information in a mechanical transaction with the reader’s eye.
Handwriting, by contrast, resists the eye, reveals its meaning slowly, and is as intimate as skin.”
― A Tale for the Time Being
Handwriting, by contrast, resists the eye, reveals its meaning slowly, and is as intimate as skin.”
― A Tale for the Time Being

“My sister used to say you could tell a person's character by what they considered their weaknesses, rather than their strengths.”
― These Rebel Waves
― These Rebel Waves

“Anything can become excusable when seen from the standpoint of the result”
― The Temple of the Golden Pavilion
― The Temple of the Golden Pavilion

“I am a Herondale. We love but once."
"That is only a story."
"Haven't you heard?" James said bitterly. "All the stories are true.”
― Chain of Gold
"That is only a story."
"Haven't you heard?" James said bitterly. "All the stories are true.”
― Chain of Gold

“The most interesting women are always the most whispered about.”
― Chain of Gold
― Chain of Gold

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