Between lovers, betrayal is always the worst sin.

— Anthony Ryan

Courage?" I gave a very soft laugh. "I find courage is just another of life's illusions. In the end, we all do what we must.

— Anthony Ryan

Curiosity is also my worst vice, and once stirred one not to be denied.

— Anthony Ryan

Divinity retains the appearance of insight, when in reality it celebrates ignorance. Its tenets are so much clay, and when the clay sets, it becomes dogma.

— Anthony Ryan

Face after face contorted in hate, men, women, children. Whatever lies had been voiced against me had clearly gained near-universal acceptance. I knew then that, regardless of what transpired here, my home was now lost to me. It wasn’t just that these people would never accept me, more that I would never forgive their gullibility.

— Anthony Ryan

Have we freed this man or cursed him?" he wondered aloud." Freedom is never a curse, brother," Thirty-four insisted. "But it is often a hard road.

— Anthony Ryan

I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight.

— Anthony Ryan

I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets.

— Anthony Ryan

If you believe our cause so hopeless, why join us?"" Because you offered something I had forgotten could be offered, a choice. And I choose to die free.

— Anthony Ryan

I saw cities, and roads of marvelous construction. I saw cruelty and greed, but I've seen them here too. Furthermore, I saw a people live a life that was strange in many ways, but also much the same as anywhere else."" Then why are they so cruel?" There was an earnestness to the girl's face, an honest desire to know. "Cruelty is in all of us," he said. "But they made it a virtue.

— Anthony Ryan