"Devices and Desires" Quotes
"Devices and Desires" by K.J. Parker is a political and technological thriller set in a medieval-like world where an engineer's inventions and cunning become pivotal in a city-state's power struggles.
fantasy | 635 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
Sometimes, you can't help but admire a man who's prepared to die for his principles, even if you don't share them.
The thing about risk is, you can't see it coming. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a risk.
Love is often mistaken for many things, but it is rarely mistaken for indifference.
Nothing clarifies the mind like a good cup of tea.
Justice is a fragile thing, easily shattered by a misjudged blow.
War is the art of breaking things and killing people, often in that order.
Sometimes, the most dangerous enemy is the one closest to you.
Pride is a double-edged sword. It can make you strong, but it can also blind you.
In the pursuit of power, people often lose sight of their own humanity.
Fear can be a powerful motivator, but it can also cripple you.
