There were things to do, people to see, questions to ask. Books to read. - Genevieve Cogman

If my friends—my brothers and sisters—have sacrificed themselves, then it was their choice. You, on the other hand, have lied to us and kept us in the dark and used us. You’re probably going to tell me that you did it for a higher cause, that you were just protecting us. But true higher causes don’t have everyone deserting them when they find out the truth, grandmother. Genuine ethical purposes don’t have everyone walking out once they know what’s really going on. And causes that people care enough to die for…”

Oh, history," Silver said, cutting her off. "You'll be talking about reality next, as if it were something special too.

Very well. Then our conversation is over."
"Aren't you going to threaten me?" Irene asked.
"Miss Winters, if you don't already feel threatened, I'm not doing my job properly.