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Quotes from The Privilege of the Sword — Ellen Kushner

born 1955 United States

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He felt the almost sexual thrill of being the one in the room with all the power.

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

In a city where most of the wealth is controlled by a small few, certain things are overlooked, particularly when it comes to the assertion of privilege.

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

“Tell me about the city, then.”
The master shrugged. “It’s crowded. It smells. There are lots of things to buy.”

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

Honest change? Honest? Has someone altered the definition of the word while my back was turned, or have you recently developed a sense of humor?

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

Our theories stand. We both see clearly; we know what’s right. Even if it’s not always possible to act on it, don’t you think it matters to be able to call things by their true names?

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

Is this politics? I suppose I am going to have to learn all about it, if I am to run Lord Ferris’s household, and throw parties and all. Now...explain to me again just who hates who, and why?

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

“In real life, my sweet poet,” the duke said as the swordsmen circled, “words can never be undone.”

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

I’m the Duke of Riverside. I build things here and pretty much keep the peace, and discourage certain behaviors. If you think all that has been achieved through entirely civil and lawful means, you’ve had your head in a bucket.

The Privilege of the Sword (2006)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ellen Kushner (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.