My ancestors were conquerors, though now they are heroes in our history. Glancing at Amos, he said, But we wrote the history.
More men have been defeated by reports than all the steel of all the swords in history. Then
It’s often said we take offense most in what we see of ourselves in others.
It's difficult the first time you have to get close to kill another. You see their eyes, see the light in it go out. Even a troll's eyes have that light. I'd be worried if you didn't feel something af...
He stood staring at the water as it rippled and calmed. It was the only thing Daylon could see that wasn’t covered in death; all around him, the mud of the battlefield was awash in piss, shit, and blo...
Forgive me, Magnus.’‘I don’t know if I can.’‘You must.’
But should you ever come to a time when you need to say something upon my behalf, say this, 'The last truth is that there is no magic.
Besides, it seems to mee that spreading the doctrine of doing good can harm no one.' Nakor shook his head. 'Would that it were true. Men have been put to death for preaching good.
Besides, it seems to me that spreading the doctrine of doing good can harm no one.' Nakor shook his head. 'Would that it were true. Men have been put to death for preaching good.
All his life he has been in the shadow of Grandfather, and of the man for whom he was named....Then, Grandfather would tell us it has nothing to do with fame.He enjoyed the notoriety, though, said Das...
Knew the futility of agonizing over why things had transpired as they had. What could have happened, did.
In kings people overlook and forgive behaviour they would not tolerate in others.
The order of the universe is like a gem with many facets, and we see only one, that which reflects the existence of our own world.
The first love is the difficult love.
Some loves come unbidden like winds from the sea, and others grow from the seeds of friendship.
Some love comes like a wind off the sea, while others grow slowly from the seeds of friendship and kindness.
Often you’ll hear it said that revenge is a dish best served cold. This is a mistake; you must never lose the heat of rage that drives you to revenge.
Never underestimate the human capacity for stupid, illogical, and petty behaviour.
Never offer an oath lightly. For you pledge not only your life and sacred honor, but your people’s honor as well. To break an oath is to be without honor, to be without a spirit, and to be apart from...
Find where the sound ends and silence begins. Then exist in that moment, for there will you find your secret centre of being, the perfect place of peace within yourself.