“Such an Ibisian scene: both their faces were formal masks, their posture correct, pain kept inside where it cut deeper.”

“The human spirit will not even begin to try to surrender self-will as long as all seems to be well with it. Now error and sin both have this property, that the deeper they are the less their victim suspects their existence; they are masked evil. Pain is unmasked, unmistakable evil; every man knows that something is wrong when he is being hurt.”

“I kept my gaze on Celina, and copied a move I’d seen Ethan make: I slid my hands into the pockets of myjeans, kept my posture businesslike, and let my voice go a little deeper, a little smokier. “Not a toy, Celina.But rest assured—I know exactly what I am.”

“Masks camouflage the faces of both good and evil. Keeps hidden what is a truth and what is a lie.”

“All halls lead somewhere. Where there is a way in, there is a way out. Fear cuts deeper than swords.”

“All that Syrio Forel had taught her went racing through her head. Swift as a deer. Quiet as shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Quick as a snake. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. The man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords.”