Do not complain of life's unfairness. It is never fair - at best it is impartial.

Our souls are but leaves in a storm, and only the gods know where we will come to rest.

... Life can be savored only if you look to the future and leave vengeance to the gods

I make little distinction between those who commit evil and those who stand by and do nothing.

A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

This is the real magic of fantasy fiction: it can feed souls and change lives.

Why now? Why not? Live or die, a man and a woman need love. There is a need in the race. We need to share. To belong. Perhaps you will die before the year is out. But remember this: to have may be taken from you, to have had never. Far better to have tasted love before dying, than to die alone.