Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people seek it.

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

Not one of the creatures of blood can escape death. We all face it, and succumb to it. It follows us like a dark shadow. Yet if we live in terror of it, then we do not live at all. Yes we are born alone, and yes we will die alone. But in between, Tae, we live. We know joy.

We make choices everyday, some of them good, some of them bad. And - if we are strong enough - we live with the consequences.

Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.

Societies need heroes. So we travel to places where the revisionists cannot dismantle the great.

Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.