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King Rat
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"King Rat" Quotes

"King Rat" by China Miéville is an urban fantasy novel in which a young man named Saul discovers a hidden world of animal-human hybrids beneath London and becomes embroiled in a battle against a supernatural enemy tied to his mysterious heritage.

Quotes

“We’re all just stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?”

China Miéville

“There is no right and wrong, there’s only popular opinion.”

China Miéville

“You can’t be a king without subjects.”

China Miéville

“The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next.”

China Miéville

“Some things are too big to be seen; some emotions are too huge to be felt.”

China Miéville

“It’s not about what you deserve, it’s about what you believe. And I believe in love.”

China Miéville

“Sometimes the most important thing is to remain human.”

China Miéville

“Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces.”

China Miéville

“Hate is a powerful force. It can drive people to do things they never thought possible.”

China Miéville

“There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you.”

China Miéville