If I am the pawn of the gods, it is because they know me so well, not because they make my mind up for me.

This is the stupidest plan I have ever in my career participated in," Xenophon said. "I love stupid plans," said Eugenides.

Sounis had been thinking of Ambiades. "He would have been a better man under different circumstances." Gen looked at him. "True enough," he said. "But does a good man let his circumstances determine his character?

Because you do not believe?" "Oh, no," said Attolia bitterly. "Because I believe and do not choose to worship.

The Thieves of Eddis don't have breaking points. We have flash points instead, like gunpowder.

His forehead was covered by wrinkles brought on by a lot of sun and too much frowning.

...I asked Ochto what in the name of all that was sacred he thought he was doing. "Helping you," said Dirnes. "Why?" They put the soldier down, and Ochto straightened to look me in the eye. "Because I know nothing about kings and princes, but I know men.