How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
That was undertaken—for my part—with hope and expectation and a sense of justice. I wanted to do more than appreciate, exalt, and honor; I wanted to take an active hand in the creation of the cosmos, to have an influence that was all my own. (5.27)
We get to hear about the rebellion through bits and pieces, and when we do, we realize that Kiriel and his fellow Fallen angels were discontent with their lives in heaven. They didn't want to serve the Creator anymore, and wanted more stuff for themselves.
Quote #5
"Tend to your own life," I told him. "And—word of advice—you'll do better in the long run if you start trying to appreciate what's all around you rather than picking it apart." (11.56)
To Reed, a bully, Kiriel points out that he is unsatisfied with his own life, otherwise he wouldn't be picking on others. It's probably true, but that doesn't mean that Reed wants to hear it.
Quote #6
In this case, all I could think to do was to plant a seed and hope it'd start growing on its own. A disappointingly small K, but surely better than nothing. (16.25)
When he wants to leave his mark on the world, Kiriel gets upset with how hard it is. He wishes he could change people for the better in a simpler way, but instead, no matter what he does, he can't force people to act one way or another. It's maddening.