There have been many discussions among book lovers over the years, but if there’s one thing fantasy readers can all agree on, it’s that Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas is a masterpiece of the genre, followed byA Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). This epic series, following the journey of the assassin-turned-queen Celaena Sardothien/Aelin Ashryver Galathynius as she fights for the kingdom of Terrasen and her destiny, has captured hearts worldwide.
With its intricate storyline, breathtaking character arcs, and badass moments, Throne of Glass has given us some of the most powerful and inspiring book quotes in modern fantasy. In this article, we’re diving into our 50 favorite quotes from the Throne of Glass series. And if you’re looking for more bookish inspiration, check out our collection of SJM quotes, must-read book-lover quotes, and our Throne of Glass reading order guide. Plus, don’t miss our character profiles to get even closer to the beloved heroes and villains of this legendary saga.
So let’s get on with our favorite Throne of Glass quotes!
Iconic Throne of Glass Quotes
"She was fire, she was darkness, she was dust and blood and shadow." – Heir of Fire
"You do not yield." – Empire of Storms
"I am going to rattle the stars." – Throne of Glass
"Fire-breathing bitch-queen." – Queen of Shadows
"Tell me that even if I lead us all to ruin, we will burn in hell together." – Kingdom of Ash
"Let them tremble." – Kingdom of Ash
"If you are a star, then I am the darkness that loves you." – Empire of Storms
"I claim you, Aelin. To whatever end." – Heir of Fire
"Even when this world is a forgotten whisper, I will always love you." – Kingdom of Ash
"You make me want to live, Rowan. Not survive; not exist. Live." – Heir of Fire
"I will find you again in the next world—the next life. And we will have that time. I promise." – Kingdom of Ash
"You will always be my favorite adventure." – Tower of Dawn
"She was not a rebel princess, not a butcher of innocents, not an assassin. She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius—and she would not be afraid." – Heir of Fire
"My name is Celaena Sardothien, and I will not be afraid." – Throne of Glass
"You do not see what is beyond your own pain." – Queen of Shadows
“I love you. There is no limit to what I can give to you, no time I need. Even when this world is forgotten whisper of dust between the stars, I will love you.” – Heir of Fire
"You can’t name a ship after me." "Why not?" "Because it’s ridiculous!" – Empire of Storms
“And when Lorcan laid her out on the cot, his breathing as uneven as her own, when he paused, letting her decide what to do, where to take this, Elide kissed him again and whispered, “Show me everything.” “And so Lorcan did.” — Kingdom of Ash
"I don’t make threats. Only promises." – Queen of Shadows
"No one deserves to be punished for who they are." – Crown of Midnight
"The world didn’t need an assassin with a coward’s heart. It needed someone like her." – Throne of Glass
"She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius. And she would not be afraid." – Heir of Fire
"Aedion snickered. 'You sure you don’t want me to just knock him out?'" – Queen of Shadows
"I claim you, Rowan Whitethorn. I don't care what you say and how much you protest. I claim you as my friend." – Heir of Fire
"Oh, the fun we’re going to have." – Empire of Storms
"You make me want to be something more." – Empire of Storms
"I wanted to wake up beside you every day. For the rest of my life." – Empire of Storms
"I like music because when I hear it, I...I lose myself within myself, if that makes sense." – Crown of Midnight
“Fireheart. Fireheart, why do you cry?" – Kingdom of Ash
"My heart has never been anything but yours." – Queen of Shadows
"We are not perfect. We are not infinite. But we are here. And we are trying." – Kingdom of Ash
"Rowan’s hand found hers, squeezing gently. 'I see you.'" – Empire of Storms
"She was the heir of fire. She would bow to no one." – Heir of Fire
"We each survive in our own way." – Tower of Dawn
“The world,” Aelin said, “will be saved and remade by the dreamers, Rolfe.” – Empire of Storms
"Some things you hear with your ears. Others, you hear with your heart." – Tower of Dawn
"We all bear scars, Dorian. Mine just happen to be more visible than most." – Heir of Fire
"Death had been her curse and her gift, and she would wield it as she wielded her swords, as she had wielded the fire smoldering within her." – Kingdom of Ash
"She was not ready to die. Not yet. Not for a long, long time." – Empire of Storms
"There is no shame in fear, my love. What matters is how we face it." – Empire of Storms
"Why do you bother? You’re not my friend." "I am today." – Heir of Fire
"Sometimes, you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right." – Kingdom of Ash
"You are my friend. My family. My queen." – Queen of Shadows
"My love, you do not have to be good all the time." – Tower of Dawn
"We are the masters of our own fate—we decide how we go forward." – Kingdom of Ash
"We’re all broken, in our own ways—in places no one might see." – Queen of Shadows
"Sometimes there won’t be a right choice, just the best of several bad options." – Kingdom of Ash
"Live Manon. Live." – Kingdom of Ash
"She was the light that he would never deserve. The light he’d been looking for all his life." – Empire of Storms
"She had survived; she had escaped. And she would not fail again." – Throne of Glass
Summing Up
So these are our favorite quotes from the Throne of Glass books. From one bookworm to another, Throne of Glass is one of those rare, masterfully woven fantasy series that leaves an undeniable mark. No, you’ll never truly recover from the journey, and yes, every book afterward will struggle to compare. But the best way to fill the void? Keep seeking out proper reading material—whether it’s revisiting the world of ToG or diving into new magical realms.
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