‘Everyone makes mistakes. It is part of life.‘
– Stavut, to Askari, The Swords of Night and Day
‘I have always believed that a man should think for himself. If he relies on others for his thoughts and motives, then his brain becomes an empty, useless thing.‘
– Charios, to Kiall, Quest For Lost Heroes
‘It will hurt for a long time. Maybe forever. But we all live with our hurts.‘
– Eriatha, to Connavar, Sword In The Storm
‘You built a castle in your mind. But fear seeped through gaps in the walls, and now there is nowhere else to hide. Deep down you know this, for the hero I see in you keeps telling you.‘
– Odysseus, to Helikaon, Lord of the Silver Bow
‘What would you call a man who makes a mistake and then runs away from his responsibilities? I’d call him a coward.‘
– Eriatha, to Connavar, Sword In The Storm
‘You are very wise. Life changes – and not always for the better. It is the mark of a man how he copes with that fact. I think you will cope well, for you are strong; stronger than you think.‘
– Jon Shannow, to Eric, Wolf in Shadow
‘You are a bright lad. You can be whatever you want to be, if your dreams are grand enough.‘
– Kebra, to Conalin, Winter Warriors
‘Victory is not the prize; it is the battle itself.‘
– Astiana, to Owen Odell, Morningstar
‘Fear cannot be trusted. It exaggerates everything. It is both treacherous and dishonest.‘
– Andromache, to herself, Fall of Kings
‘Secrets are like grain seeds. You can bury them deep, but they always seek the light.’
– King Ammon, to Sadau, Echoes of the Great Song