‘We make choices every day, some of them good, some of them bad. And – if we are strong enough – we live with the consequences.‘
– Helikaon, to Phaedra, Lord of the Silver Bow
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‘Nothing wrong with fear. It is how we deal with it that counts.‘
– Stavut, to Shakul, The Swords of Night and Day
‘Give me your best and I will reward you, whether what you do is successful or not. All I ask of men who serve me is that they put their hearts into it. No more can be demanded.‘
– Helikaon, to Khalkeus, Lord of the Silver Bow
‘No regrets. Not ever. We win, we lose. The mountains do not care.‘
– Sigarni, to Caswollon, The Hawk Eternal
‘Arguing with women offers no reward. They are always right.‘
– Prasamaccus, to Thuro, Ghost King
‘The truth is a many-costumed whore. Seems to me she will offer a man valid reasons for any deed, no matter how ghastly.‘
– Odysseus, to Helikaon, Lord of the Silver Bow
‘I wonder at accidents in life. I wonder how many are caused by our own secret desires.‘
– Bowman, to Rek, Legend
‘Do not make the mistake of judging a man’s physical courage, or his skills, by the work he is forced to do.‘
– Angel, to Miriel, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf
‘Fear is usually good. It stops us being reckless; it gives us caution. But Chareos says that fear is a servant who longs to be the master. And he is a terrible master who must be fought, held in thrall. You are strong. You are iron. You are proud.‘
– Kiall, to Tanaki, Quest for Lost Heroes
‘What do you want me to say? That you are not the perfect man? Ha! As if that beast ever existed.‘
– Eriatha, to Connavar, Sword in the Storm