Joan D. Vinge Quotes

“Real power is control. Knowing that you can do anything… and not doing it only because you can.”

Joan D. Vinge The Snow Queen

Source: The Snow Queen

“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stoned to death.”

Joan D. Vinge

“Don't worry. You're safe now. You've got nothing left to steal.”

Joan D. Vinge book Catspaw

Source: Catspaw

“There are two tragedies in life. One is never getting your heart's desire. The other is getting it.”

Joan D. Vinge book The Summer Queen

Source: The Summer Queen

“Indifference is the strongest force in the universe. It makes everything it touches meaningless. Love and hate don't stand a chance against it.”

Joan D. Vinge The Snow Queen

Source: The Snow Queen