Michael J. Sullivan Quotes

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Sometimes the price of dreams is achieving them.

Michael J. Sullivan

Dream, Sometimes, Achieve

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Power rises to the top like cream and dominates the weak with cruelty disguised as -- and often even believed to be -- benevolence.

Michael J. Sullivan

Weak, Cruelty, Benevolence

Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “Nyphron Rising”, p.245, Ridan Publishing

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The abbot told me once that lying was a betrayal to one's self. It's evidence of self-loathing. You see, when you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie to hide it rather than accept yourself for who you really are. The idea of how others see you becomes more important than the reality of you. It's like when a man would rather die than be thought of as a coward. His life is not as important to him as his reputation. In the end, who is the braver? The man who dies rather than be thought of as a coward or the man who lives willing to face who he really is?

Michael J. Sullivan

Betrayal, Lying, Reality

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People are afraid of what they do not understand.

Michael J. Sullivan

People, Steel

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When you expect nothing from the world - not the light of the sun, the wet of water, nor the air to breathe - everything is a wonder and every moment a gift.

Michael J. Sullivan

Light, Air, Water

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You don’t win battles with hate. Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid. You end up tripping over your own two feet.

Michael J. Sullivan

Strong, Hate, Stupid

"Theft of Swords". Book by Michael J. Sullivan, November 3, 2011.

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Happiness comes from moving toward something. When you run away, ofttimes you bring your misery with you.

Michael J. Sullivan

Running, Moving, Misery

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One truth doesn't refute another. Truth doesn't lie in the object, but in how we see it.

Michael J. Sullivan

Lying, Objects

Michael J. Sullivan (2014). “Hollow World”, p.351, Riyria Enterprises

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You think you’re a very clever fellow, don’t you?” Saldur challenged. “No, Your Grace,” Merrick replied. “Clever is the man who makes a fortune selling dried-up cows, explaining how it saves the farmers the trouble of getting up every morning to milk them. I’m not clever—I’m a genius.

Michael J. Sullivan

Morning, Clever, Men

Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “Nyphron Rising”, p.99, Ridan Publishing

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And I wish to thank you as well, Royce." He was puzzled. "For what?" "For reminding me that anyone, no matter what they've done, can find redemption if they seek it.

Michael J. Sullivan

Wish, Done, Redemption

Michael J Sullivan (2012). “Percepliquis”, p.409, Hachette UK

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Have you ever been in love, Hadrian?” “I’m not sure. How do you tell?” “Love? Why, it’s like coming home.” Hadrian considered the comment. “What are you thinking?” Bulard asked. Hadrian shook his head. “Nothing.” “Yes, you were. What? You can tell me. I’m an excellent repository for secrets. I’ll likely forget, but if I don’t, well, I’m an old man in a remote jungle. I’m sure to die before I can repeat anything.” Hadrian smiled, then shrugged. “I was just thinking about the rain.

Michael J. Sullivan

Rain, Home, Men

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Slaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekick—then it’s personal. The bad guy isn’t just the “bad guy” anymore, he’s the BAD GUY!

Michael J. Sullivan

Fun, Dragons, Games

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Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do." "She might not at first. Maribor knows I didn't. But you have a way of growing on a person." He smiled. "You know, like lichen or mold.

Michael J. Sullivan

People, What If, Firsts

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As they climbed into their saddles, Myron bowed his head and muttered a soft prayer. “There,” Hadrian told Royce, “we’ve got Maribor on our side. Now you can relax.” “Actually,” Myron said sheepishly, “I was praying for the horses. But I will pray for you as well,” he added hastily.

Michael J. Sullivan

Horse, Prayer, Relax

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See, that’s the difference,” Mauvin said. “I suffer a loss and people console me. Royce suffers a loss and whole towns evacuate.

Michael J. Sullivan

Loss, Differences, People

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Another last-minute, good-deed job,” Royce grumbled as he stuffed supplies into his saddlebag. “True,” Hadrian said, slinging his sword belt over his shoulder, “but this is at least a paying job.” “You should have told him the real reason we saved him from Trumbul— because we wouldn’t see the hundred tenents otherwise.” “That was your reason. Besides, how often do we get to do royal contracts? If word gets around, we’ll be able to command top salaries.” “If word gets around, we’ll be hanged.

Michael J. Sullivan

Jobs, Real, Should Have

Michael J Sullivan (2011). “Theft Of Swords: The Riyria Revelations”, p.138, Hachette UK

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Hadrian shook his head and sighed. “Why do you have to make everything so difficult? They’re probably not bad people—just poor. You know, taking what they need to buy a loaf of bread to feed their family. Can you begrudge them that? Winter is coming and times are hard.” He nodded his head in the direction of the thieves. “Right?” “I ain’t got no family,” flat-nose replied. “I spend most of my coin on drink.” “You’re not helping,” Hadrian said.

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Winter, People, Hadrian

Michael J. Sullivan (2014). “Hollow World”, p.368, Riyria Enterprises

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Anthony Ryan is a new fantasy author destined to make his mark on the genre. His debut novel, Blood Song, certainly has it all: great coming of age tale, compelling character, and a fast-paced plot. If his first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice as a new master storyteller has hit the scene.

Michael J. Sullivan

Song, Book, Character

Interview with Fran Friel, amazingstoriesmag.com. March 22, 2013.

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The idea of how others see you becomes more important than the reality of you.

Michael J. Sullivan

Reality, Ideas, Important

Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “The Crown Conspiracy”, p.239, Ridan Publishing

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When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie rather than accepting yourself for who you really are—or, in this case, pretend something happened when it didn’t. The idea of how others see you becomes more important than the reality of you.

Michael J. Sullivan

Lying, Reality, Ideas

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Been meddling, have you?” Royce asked, looking around at the hive of activity. “You must admit they didn’t have much in the way of a defense plan,” Hadrian said, pausing to wipe the sweat from his forehead. Royce smiled at him. “You just can’t help yourself, can you?

Michael J. Sullivan

Sweat, Hadrian, Defense

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You think he’s still alive?” Royce asked, nodding his head toward Alric. “Sure,” Hadrian replied without bothering to look. “He’s probably sleeping. Why do you ask?” “I was just pondering something. Do you think a person could smother in a wet potato bag?” Hadrian lifted his head and looked over at the motionless prince. “I really hadn’t thought about it until now.

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Sleep, Thinking, Hadrian

Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “The Crown Conspiracy”, p.67, Ridan Publishing

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You didn’t really hold back on Braga so Pickering could kill him, did you?” Royce asked after the two were left alone in the hallway. “Of course not. I held off because it’s death for a commoner to kill a noble.” “That’s what I thought.” Royce sounded relieved. “For a minute, I wondered if you’d gone from jumping on the good-deed wagon to leading the whole wagon train.

Michael J. Sullivan

Jumping, Two, Gone

Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “The Crown Conspiracy”, p.266, Ridan Publishing

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Royce nodded. “Invest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your target’s chests. All this talking is just stupid.” “Royce!” Hadrian admonished. “What? You’re always saying I should be nicer to people. I’m trying to be helpful.

Michael J. Sullivan

Couple, Stupid, Talking

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Hadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm once. “Need to get a new grip on this one. It’s starting to fray again.” He looked at Will. “Shall we get on with this? I believe you were about to rob us.

Michael J. Sullivan

Believe, Two, Hadrian

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