Christine Pope Quotes

Don't be ridiculous. Only one of the most condescending phrases in the English language ... and

The Gaians sneered at the Zhore behind their backs, calling them pacifists, as if that word were an insult, but Lirzhan did not take it as such. A peaceful solution was always best, but if one did not present itself, then so be it.

As my father always says, there's no shame in being poor, but it can be damned inconvenient.

We always regret the things we have not done, not the ones we actually had the courage to try.

And yet something in his dark, still shape spoke of a sadness I couldn't begin to understand, one I suddenly wished I might do something to dispel. Surprising myself, I reached out and laid a hand on his forearm. I heard a sudden intake of breath, but I made myself give his arm a gentle squeeze before I let go. He really didn't feel very different from a human - at least, a human who was well-muscled. The flesh under my fingertips had been firm and unyielding.

It was not full dark where I lay; the fire kept the worst of the shadows at bay. Curiously,

We would none of us get much done if we allowed such things to rule our actions.

For the first time, I understood reality could be so much lovelier than dreams.

The more difficult the search, the stronger the bond, when it comes.

Part of being friends with someone is knowing when to speak your mind and when to shut the hell up.

Jessica, do you want to consign me to a cheese-less future?