The Gate of Gods
Martha Wells
Top 10 Best Quotes
“I'm tired of entirely new things," Tremaine said. "I don't understand most of the old things yet.”
“His biggest rule was that you didn’t involve anyone who wasn’t already playing the game. Or, as he phrased it, if you have to kill innocent bystanders, then your planning is at fault and someone should best eliminate you.”
“Morane gestured them to some seats near the front, but close to the archway. Probably Nicholas’s preference, in case someone threw a bomb. Or in case he decided to throw one.”
“Join the Rienish navy. See unusual sights. Never sleep with the lights out again.”
“Why, thank you for your permission, Tremaine.” Tremaine made a derisive noise, unimpressed. “Somebody’s got to give you permission, if you won’t give it to yourself.”
“We’re not murderers, Tremaine. We’re killers. There’s a difference. A small difference, but a difference nonetheless.”
“If you raise a daughter to be both independent and an excellent marksman, you have to accept the fact that your control over her actions is at an end.”
“I thought I had one of your father, but it didn’t develop.” Tremaine nodded ruefully. “It’s the silver nitrate in the film stock. He doesn’t show up on it.” Giaren stared at her blankly. “That was a joke,” she added belatedly. “Oh.” He sounded relieved.”
“I should know by now that Tremaine’s definition of eccentric is… eccentric.”
“On her bad days, she felt like a dead albatross would be more appropriate headgear for her, suiting her mood and her apparent role in life.”
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Book Keywords:
attitude, nightmares, self-deprecating-humor, travel, knowledge, occupation, frustration, fear, humor, parenting, learning, snarky
