"City of Stairs" Quotes
A former spy investigates a murder in a city ruled by gods in this intricate and thought-provoking fantasy novel.
fantasy | 452 pages | Published in 2014
Quotes
The city bore its grief silently, as if it had been so long since it had known happiness that it had forgotten how to express sorrow.
The only thing more dangerous than an ignorant man is an ignorant man with power.
In the face of adversity, it is our strength that defines us.
Sometimes the most powerful weapon is not a sword or a gun, but the truth.
Knowledge is a double-edged sword. It can illuminate or destroy, depending on how it is wielded.
Fear is a choice, and it is our choice alone whether to let it control us.
In the city of stairs, every step is a reminder of the past.
The true measure of a person lies not in their abilities, but in their actions.
Love is the most powerful force in the universe, capable of both creating and destroying worlds.
When hope seems lost, it is the light within us that guides the way.
