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Maria V. Snyder is an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels. She is best known for her Study Series, which includes the books Poison Study, Magic Study, and Fire Study. Her other works include the Glass Series, the Healer Series, and the Inside Out Series. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Maria V. Snyder on marriage, love, maria v snyder.

Top 10 Maria V. Snyder Quotes

1. There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all forget it, but the reason is there all the same.
2. Positive thoughts lead to positive results.
3. Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.
4. But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.
5. Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.
6. I’ll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed.
7. Sleep? What's that? A new type of casserole?
8. The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice.
9. Unfortunately, diplomacy was a dance I needed to learn.
10. But it seems there is more than one way to poison a person's heart, and it doesn't require a meal.

Maria V. Snyder Short Quotes

• I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck.
• No hope, is worse than fear.
• His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces.
• Knowledge, whatever the form, could be as effective as a weapon.
• I'm your mother. I see all. Hear all. Know all.
• Knowing and believing are sometimes hard to combine.
• Don’t worry," I said. "These men are good. They’re going to heal the world.
• It's the effort, not the results that matter.
• The Queen Seeker was back!
• You can't let the past ruin your future.

Maria V. Snyder Quotes About Love

You're right. And so was my snake." Snake?" He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong. With me. — Maria V. Snyder

In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story to tell.” “Good?” He adopted the pretense of being offended. “Prove me wrong. — Maria V. Snyder

Love trumps logic?" "Every time. — Maria V. Snyder

Maria V. Snyder Famous Quotes And Sayings

There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow. — Maria V. Snyder

At first, it feels as if she has vanished forever, and all traces are destroyed. But later, when the pain of loss doesn't overwhelm all your other feelings, every time you think of her, or hear her voice in your head, or remember a happy time together, you realize she's still a part of you and will never be totally gone. — Maria V. Snyder

Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life. — Maria V. Snyder

I remembered my little brother, Allyn, had appeared so innocent and angelic when he slept--similar to Kerrick. It must be a survival tactic. If Allyn hadn't looked so sweet, we would have killed him while he slept. He had been pure evil when he was awake--similar to Kerrick. — Maria V. Snyder

Did she just-" "Yes." "But I don't-" "Yes you do. We both stink." "Well, I'm not-" "Yes. You are." He huffed. "You wont let-" "No. No complaining. Let's go." I grabbed a clean shirt and pants from my saddlebags. "Well, she could have handled it better," he grumped. "No. She couldn't." He settled into a sulky silence as we visited the bathhouse. — Maria V. Snyder

I hate a mystery. I would have let the identity of the Commander’s successor remain a secret, as I have for fifteen years, but tonight’s opportunity was too tempting. With eight drunken Generals sleeping it off, I could have danced on their beds without waking them." - Valek — Maria V. Snyder

Lief. That's not nice, considering all your sister has done for you," admonished Perl. "Oh right. How could I forget that she made me bait for a snake, left me on house arrest in Ixia, and smuggled me into the Keep in a coffin. — Maria V. Snyder

Suppressing his relief, Valek asked, “Can you please tell this Lieutenant who he has arrested?” “Can do,” Janco said with a smile. “Lieutenant Darren, let me be the first to congratulate you on capturing the elusive and legendary Kelav. He’s been wanted in Ixia for years on multiple counts of espionage. — Maria V. Snyder

After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young man had literally tripped over him. So much for his reputation. — Maria V. Snyder

You’re better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don’t know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply disarm you. Then your troubles would be doubled. Not only would you be under attack, but you’d have to counter your own weapon — Maria V. Snyder

Yes, I thought I'd try electrocution next. Since a bomb, a fire, Vinco's knife and a brief encounter with outer space didn't kill me. — Maria V. Snyder

The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how couples start to look alike?" he asked. In a deadpan, Valek replied, "Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny. — Maria V. Snyder

I balled my hands into tight fists to keep them from wrapping around Mr. I-Know-Everything's superior neck. — Maria V. Snyder

"Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin." — Maria V. Snyder

Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will strangle you. — Maria V. Snyder

With a touch of sarcasm. "Glass is an amazing material. Versatile. — Maria V. Snyder

We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed to Ari. “Yours was too…chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through.” A compliment or an insult? Janco guessed compliment and preened. — Maria V. Snyder

There are certain people I trust no matter what. Even when it seems like they've turned into monsters, you need to stay true to them. Because, in the end, they'll be the ones backing you up. — Maria V. Snyder

You missed the point completely! You're acting..." The word stuck in my throat. He didn't hesitate to say it. "Jealous?" When I nodded, he continued. "Now you're missing the point. It isn't jealousy. It's fear." "Fear?" Not the emotion I expected. "Yes. Fear. I'm afraid you'll be hurt or killed. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you. I'm afraid I'll lose you to another man. — Maria V. Snyder

I found Esau’s field guide at the bottom of my pack. Taking a candle into the bedroom, I read his book until my eyes grew heavy. From his vast notes, it seemed that almost every plant and tree in the jungle had a reason for existing. I caught myself wishing there was a page in his guide that had my picture on it with the reason for my existence written underneath in Esau’s neat hand. — Maria V. Snyder

She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first. — Maria V. Snyder

Reviewing our fight, I asked Janco, “Why do you rhyme when you fight? — Maria V. Snyder

[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was a cocky smart aleck--' [Opal] 'Was?' [J] 'Be quiet. I'm telling a story here. — Maria V. Snyder

Maximum damage. It was the beginning of the end. Either we would fail or not. At least we could say we tried. — Maria V. Snyder

Life is like molten glass. It flows, it's flexible, it can be molded and shaped and...what do you say? Ah, yes. It holds vast potential. You have a number of uncertainties in your melt right now. But they will always be there in one form or another. Always. Unlike molten glass, life can't be fixed or frozen into a pretty vase and placed on a shelf to gather dust. — Maria V. Snyder

For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode and cause a disaster or would I pop and cause a miracle? — Maria V. Snyder

Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide for what happens in the future. — Maria V. Snyder

I didn't expect a knife, though. Is it the one missing from the kitchen?" "Did Rand report it?" I felt betrayed. Why hadn't he just asked for it back? "No. It just makes sense to keep track of large kitchen knives, so when one goes missing you're not surprised when someone attacks you with it. — Maria V. Snyder

Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for killing Reyad. I’ll believe you now.” “But I’m not ready to tell you,” I said and left the room. — Maria V. Snyder

Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot. — Maria V. Snyder

Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety. — Maria V. Snyder

And clay-caked clothes are so last year. — Maria V. Snyder

The heart is a strange beast and not ruled by logic. — Maria V. Snyder

Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed to be to learn about her magical powers, but she had taken his heart with her. — Maria V. Snyder

Here we go. Kerrick was as subtle as a thunderstorm. — Maria V. Snyder

'Did you live here?' Leif asked. I nodded. 'For two years'.'Where did you stay?' 'I had a room in Valek's suite.' Leif shot me an incredulous look. 'Boy, you worked fast.' — Maria V. Snyder

Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable. — Maria V. Snyder

As her newest apprentice, it had been my job to go to the market every morning. I had gotten all the jobs no one else wanted, but I had treated each task as if it had been essential to do well -- a trick I had learned from my father. — Maria V. Snyder

You could change into a goat and it would still apply. — Maria V. Snyder

Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had forgotten about it. Sealed with wax, the message appeared to be secured. Valek shrugged. “I was bored. — Maria V. Snyder

Sorry. An overdeveloped nurturing instinct comes with being a healer. — Maria V. Snyder

Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around. — Maria V. Snyder

I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my soul that Valek would take his own life after he had taken mine. — Maria V. Snyder

You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned. — Maria V. Snyder

I offer my heart, entrust my soul and give my life to you. — Maria V. Snyder

If you put enough sheep together you have a herd- a force to be reckoned with. — Maria V. Snyder

My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick. "...temper in check. She's a sweet girl," Belen said. "She's a healer, Belen. And no longer a girl. Healing Ryne is all I care about. All you should care about, as well. You know-" "Yes, I know what's at stake." Belen spat the words. "But if you raise your hand to her again, I'll rip your arm from its socket. — Maria V. Snyder

Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks. — Maria V. Snyder

Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate. — Maria V. Snyder

Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before. Yelena: Is that an order Valek? Valek: No, it's a promise! — Maria V. Snyder

I didn’t want or expect this. But I couldn’t resist you. — Maria V. Snyder

Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart. — Maria V. Snyder

Flea stared at us, "I can't decide what's worse. Losing family members or not having a family member to lose. — Maria V. Snyder

Lying to yourself is easy, too. I know. It's much harder to stay and deal with consequences. — Maria V. Snyder

Oscove?" Valek paused. "He didn't have the stomach for it. — Maria V. Snyder

I peered deeper and found my soul. A little tattered and with some holes, but there all the same. It had always been there, I realized with shock. — Maria V. Snyder

“Run,” he whispered. “Run.” “No, Rand,” I said, brushing the dirt from his face. “I’m tired of running.” “Forgive me, please.” He clutched my hand as his eyes beseeched me through tears of pain. “You’re forgiven.” He sighed once, then stopped breathing. The shine in his brown eyes dulled. I pulled his hood over his head. — Maria V. Snyder

Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?" I asked Leif. "She thought I could assist you in some way. Instead, I had tried to-" "Kill me? You can join the 'I Want to Kill Yelena Guild.' I hear they have six members in good standing. Valek is president since he had wanted to kill me twice." --Yelena to Leif — Maria V. Snyder

I'd better get going or Valek will be wondering where I am." "Yes, by all means go. I noticed you and Valek have become close. Tell him, for me, not to kill anybody, will you?" Sarcasm rendered Rand's voice sharp. I lost control and slammed the oven door shut. It echoed in the quiet kitchen. "At least Valek has the decency to inform me when he's poisoning me. — Maria V. Snyder

Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.” --Leif — Maria V. Snyder

Nothing like having a warrant for your execution to get a girl motivated. — Maria V. Snyder

You put on such a brave front. But I know if I took another step toward you, you'd wet your pants." "With your blood." I brandished my knife. But I couldn't keep a straight face; the boast sounded ridiculous even to my own ears. I snickered. She laughed. The release of tension made me giddy, and soon I was laughing and crying. — Maria V. Snyder

Let's go. We're supposed to rendezvous with the Captain at the lake. Oh, and try to keep the noise down. You sound like a panicked moose crashing through the woods," the smarter man chided. "Oh yeah. Like you could hear me over your specially trained 'woodland-animal footsteps,'" Rough Voice countered. "It was like listening to two deer humping each other. — Maria V. Snyder

It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch. — Maria V. Snyder

I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving you with Vinco in the holding cells was the hardest thing I've ever done." - Riley to Trella — Maria V. Snyder

No. I took this job in self-defense. Quain burns everything. Belen thinks jerky is all we need to survive. Flea's idea of a good meal is something that hasn't been in a garbage can first. And Kerrick poisoned us-' 'Not on purpose,' Kerrick said. 'The meat looked done. — Maria V. Snyder

Only Valek would consider an attempt on my life a fascinating diversion. — Maria V. Snyder

I am a Stormdancer! Mere metal is nothing compared with the power of a storm." Kade made his voice boom and spread his arms wide. His eyes sparked with humor. "I. Am. Invincible." "Until a happy wind blows," I said. "Curse those sunny days." "The bane of your existence." "The scourge of society." "The downfall of decency." "And boring, too. Nothing like a good gale to put a spring in your step." Kade grinned. — Maria V. Snyder

One, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die," Janco sang. — Maria V. Snyder

Valek leaned back in his chair and said to me, “I don’t think I would have made it past the audition,Yelena. I probably would have set my hair on fire by this point.” “What’s a singed head for the sake of art?” I teased. He laughed. — Maria V. Snyder

You had me tied in knots. You saved Belen's life, and I wanted to kill and thank you all at the same time. And during those nights when we didn't know if you'd live or die, I went from being angry, to worried to frustrated to scared all within a single heartbeat. If you had die, I would have killed you. — Maria V. Snyder

Pretty stupid,” I called after his retreating form. “To give up before all possible solutions have been tried. — Maria V. Snyder

Your path is clear,” said Moon Man. “You need to find it.” And the best way to find something you had lost was to return to the last place you remembered having it. In my case, I needed to start at the very beginning. — Maria V. Snyder

Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone. — Maria V. Snyder

I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments." Leif groaned. "That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger. — Maria V. Snyder

There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best. Decision. Ever. — Maria V. Snyder

I'd like you to make a commitment to me as well. Will you be my mate? — Maria V. Snyder

Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, ’Stand back or I’ll stab him in the stomach,’ then I have an idea about how serious you are. After all, Leif’s stomach is his favorite body part so that’s a decent threat. — Maria V. Snyder

In the end, only Leif believed that you were still alive. He thought you might be hiding somewhere, playing a game. As the rest of us grieved, Leif searched the jungle for you day after day.” “When did he finally stop?” I asked. “Yesterday. — Maria V. Snyder

I had hoped to hear everyone discussing how much they missed my altruistic qualities, my legendary skills as a fighter and as a lover." He leered. "Instead, you're making plans for tomorrow. Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself. — Maria V. Snyder

Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations. — Maria V. Snyder

They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty. — Maria V. Snyder

Nice Kerrick was scarier than Mean Kerrick. — Maria V. Snyder

Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but I know all too well that you're quite capagble of holding your own. — Maria V. Snyder

His movements were so graceful that I wondered if he had been a dancer, but his words betrayed to me that his fluid gestures were those of a trained killer. — Maria V. Snyder

He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. "Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?" "A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain." Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight. — Maria V. Snyder

It’s your fault. I was defending you!” I blurted. He paused. “In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should be flattered? — Maria V. Snyder

I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed. — Maria V. Snyder

Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug? — Maria V. Snyder

I gave him a bored look. I had been threatened many times before and had learned that the men who didn’t make verbal threats were the most dangerous. — Maria V. Snyder

Should haves lead to death — Maria V. Snyder

Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever. — Maria V. Snyder

Life Lessons by Maria V. Snyder

1. Maria V. Snyder's work demonstrates the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. She encourages readers to never give up on their dreams, no matter how hard the journey may be.
2. Snyder's stories also emphasize the power of friendship and the strength of community. She shows how the support of others can help us overcome challenges and achieve our goals.
3. Finally, Snyder's work highlights the importance of embracing our unique strengths and talents. She encourages readers to be proud of who they are and to use their skills to make a positive difference in the world.