Few of us are lucky enough ever to know the whole truth about anything.

Those who cannot love do not understand it

It is unusual,” said Cristina, “for a revolution to call for fewer rights for people, not more.

He can touch your soul. And there is a difference between having your heart break and having your soul shatter.

Kieran glanced at her with shimmering eyes. Neither looked quite human: The black eye was too dark, the silver too metallic. And yet the overall effect was haunting, inhumanly beautiful.

And I love you," Kieran said. "You are all that exists on the earth and under the sky that I do love.