I know not which I prefer the look of—those who attack us or that which defends us!

Elric knew that everything that existed had its opposite. In danger he might find peace. And yet, of course, in peace there was danger. Being an imperfect creature in an imperfect world he would always know paradox. And that was why in paradox there was always a kind of truth. That was why philosophers and soothsayers flourished. In a perfect world there would be no place for them. In an imperfect world the mysteries were always without solution and that was why there was always a great choice of solutions.

I know not which I prefer the look of—those who attack us or that which defends us!

Our scientific advances will be merely obscene unless they help the large part of our world's population emerge from miserable uncertainty and debilitating terror.

There was no more dangerous kind of madman than one who devoted a good brain and a courageous heart to unhealthy ambitions.

It's getting late. I must return to my ship or my men will think I've drowned and be celebrating.

Treasures are not won by care and forethought but by swift slaying and reckless attack.