Roshani Chokshi, A Crown Of Wishes Quotes

Fear was a reminder that even the insubstantial could kill. But insubstantial meant it had no shape. It couldn't be conquered or tamed or avoided. Only moved through, with force and will.

All war is philosophical. That's why we call it war. Strip it of its paint and it's nothing more than murder.

Beauty, coveted though it was, could not outlive you. Only actions would.

Existence is the gift. Life is a choice.

Ah, desire. Such a poisonous thing.

Enough tiny sharp jabs can cut as deeply as any knife.

A story. This was the key to immortality. The things that made kings quiver and deities distrustful: Nothing but a tale.

The problem with guilt was not how it attacks the present, but how it stained the past. Hindsight was a blemish on memory.