Maia Quotes

They were steaming out of the station before Maia asked, 'Was it books in the trunk?' 'It was books, admitted Miss Minton. And Maia said, 'Good. (Eva Ibbotson)
Patience, grasshopper," said Maia. "Good things come to those who wait." "I always thought that was 'Good things come to those who do the wave,'" said Simon. "No wonder I've been so confused all my life. View quote
Cassandra Clare
You think she'll be able to talk sense into him?” she asked. "His sister?” "If he listens to anyone, it would be her.” "That's sweet,” said Maia. "That he loves his sister like that.” "Yeah,” Simon said. "It's precious. View quote
Cassandra Clare
Well, I hate to tell you this," she said, "but your friend is an asshole." "He's not my friend," said Simon. "And I couldn't agree with you more, actually." -Maia & Simon about Jace, pg.49. View quote
Cassandra Clare
You know,' Maia said. 'Catarina said you were pretty harmless--' Malcolm looked pleased. 'Catarina said I was pretty? View quote
Cassandra Clare
Wait." Clary was suddenly nervous. "The melted metal-it could be, like, toxic or something." Maia snorted. "I'm from New Jersey. I born in toxic sludge. View quote
Cassandra Clare
Maia recognized a look of true religion in the other woman's eyes. A version and interpretation that conveniently justified what had already been decided. View quote
David Brin
Maia lifted her gaze to watch low clouds briefly occult a brightly speckled, placid sea, its green shoals aflicker with silver schools of fish and the flapping shadows of hovering swoop-birds. The variegated colors were lush, voluptuous. Mixing with scents carried by the moist, heavy wind, they made a stew for the senses, spiced with fecund exudates of life. The beauty was heavy-handed, adamantly consoling. She got the point-that life goes on. View quote
David Brin
I'm the warlock who's here to cure you. Didn't they tell you I was coming?" "I know who you are, but..." Maia looked dazed. "You look so... so... View quote
Cassandra Clare
I'm learning, Maia thought. They keep making mistakes and I keep getting stronger. At this rate, someday I may actually gain control over my life. View quote
David Brin
I'm learning, Maia thought. They keep making mistakes and I keep getting stronger. (David Brin)