There's no shame in fear. But understand this - the coward is ruled by fear, while the hero rides it like a wild stallion.
David GemmellIf you look at any ancient civilization, they've all used fantasy stories to train the young.
David GemmellThey dont understand what real treasure is. They see it in gold and copper, and tin. They see in herds of horses or cattle. They gather treasures to themselves, building great storehouses, which they guard ferociously. Then they die. What good is it then?
David Gemmell