Honor to the earth," the abbot said, "honor to the dead in the passing of the year; honor to the living, in the coming of the new. A Great Year passes tonight. A new one begins. Let the good that is old continue and let the rest perish.
C. J. CherryhThe warrior may fight for gold or for an immediate gain, or for something to take home for the winter to feed the family. The soldier is part of a more complex society. He's fighting for a group ethic of some sort.
C. J. CherryhA warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it.
C. J. CherryhI most fear stupid people. Stupid people will do anything. Truly smart people will do only what is logical for them to do.
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