But don't make the same mistakes that we have, Irene." Her mouth quirked in a smile. "Make some new ones. - Genevieve Cogman

My dear Miss Winters, You will have realized by now that I intend to bring down irretrievable ruin on you, your loved ones, your friends and associates, your workplace, and anything else that comes to mind. Please don’t feel obliged to thank me. It is my pleasure entirely.

I honestly thought you'd be happier if you knew nothing about it for the rest of your life. Was I wrong?"
Irene slumped in her chair. "No, you weren't. Everyone's going to say that, aren't they? 'It was for your own good.'"
"Something you'll learn as you get older is that truth and reconciliation may be necessary for nations, but it isn't necessarily best for individuals.

She’d thought the situation couldn’t get much worse. She’d been wrong. The situation could always get worse.