Treacherous Quotes

“The water far below was black in the shadow of the ship. A plank creaked. She froze. No noisy jump. It would have to be a dive. Head down into darkness. She’d never dived at night.”
― Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

“But Phidias was better than most men since he made beautiful sculptures. He was even making one of her—well, he called it “Athena,” but anyone could see it looked like her.”
― Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

“Some fail to bear in mind that everyone is sentenced to death. Death is a treacherous virus that strikes randomly. The only truth is that nobody is going to make it out alive. We are all living on probation and our expiry date is indefinite. ( “Living on probation” )”
― Erik Pevernagie

“Nothing safe is worth the drive.”
― Taylor Swift

“For the innocent, the past may hold a reward, but for the treacherous it's only a matter of time before the past delivers what they truly deserve.”
― Emily Thorne

“All we are is skin and bone trained to get along.”
― Taylor Swift

“Treacherous people do not last only memories of their treason last.
So will it last with emotions mixed, of love and hate for treacherous ones.”
― Amit Abraham

“The path of life is strewn with many perils and the folly of knowledge is one of the greatest dangers. Wisdom is a treacherous weapon, little master, for it is sundered from compassion. All too often the end of the journey gains more import than it should and the wise become blind to the road and the method of their passing.”
― Robin Jarvis, Thomas

“My dear, treacherous mother,” he breathed. “What have you done?”
― Grace Draven, Eidolon

“Against legitimacy is arrayed usurpation; against modest,
single-minded, righteous, and brave resistance to encroachment
is arrayed boastful, double-tongued, selfish, and treacherous
ambition to possess. God defend the right! "

"God often defends the powerful.”
― Charlotte Brontë

“Beauty can be treacherous.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“Be careful. The conditions are treacherous with mud-sucking tentacles pulling shoes and socks into the murky bottom while smearing grime on those who passed by.”
― Jazz Feylynn, Colorado State of Mind

“Hate is a treacherous silhouette disguising as a friend when your guards are down.”
― Joan Ambu

“Remember that the threads of your ambition must be anchored in the real world. We know from “The Discourses,” a ruler must be both a lion and a fox, relying on both strength and cunning to navigate the treacherous terrain of power. Be prepared to adapt your strategies as circumstances dictate, and never shy away from employing deception or ruthlessness when they serve your cause.”
― Kevin L. Michel, Machiavellian Dreams: A Manual

“But reality, of course, was different than fantasies. More treacherous, and more exhilarating.”
― Carissa Broadbent, The Serpent and the Wings of Night