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Quote by Robert Jackson Bennett

“The gods are cruel not because they make us work. They are cruel because they allow us to hope.”

Work

In this richly imagined fantasy, a young woman named Ever Forthright finds herself in a city built on the shoulders of colossal beings. As she delves into the mysteries surrounding the city's origins and the enigmatic giants, she uncovers a plot that threatens to unravel the very fabric of reality. Filled with political intrigue, ancient magic, and a quest for truth, 'City of Stairs' is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of friendship. more

Author

Robert Jackson Bennett

Robert Jackson Bennett, born in 1984, is an accomplished American writer known for his imaginative storytelling, profound themes, and rich narrative techniques. His works have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

“I learned very early on not to speak to my folk from on high, but to get down with them, beside them, showing them how to act rather than telling them. And I suggested that they should do the same with one another: that they didn't need a book of rules to tell them what to do and what not to do, but experience and action.”

Needs Should Book Action Speak Folks

Book:City of Stairs

Source: City of Stairs

“We all reconstruct our past because we wish to see how our present came to be our present - do we not?”

Past Wish Our Past

Book:City of Stairs

Source: City of Stairs

“The frustration of being marginalized often gets misdirected at the most visible members of one's own community, because they are more accessible than the real agents of marginalization.”

Real Community Members Agents Visible Frustration Marginalized Marginalization

Author:Melissa Febos

“It's difficult because nothing's preordained by plan and you can't control it. That's one of those joys and thrills and nerve-racking realities of being an actor. A lot has to do with luck, no matter what your talent or contribution can be.”