Thirstily he set it to his lips, and as its cool refreshment began to soothe his throat, he thanked Heaven that in a world of much evil there was still so good a thing as ale.
Rafael SabatiniOpen the history of the past at whatsoever page you will and there you shall find coincidence at work bringing about events that the merest chance might have averted. Indeed, coincidence may be defined as the tool used by Fate to shape the destinies of men and nations.
Rafael SabatiniOnly those become weary of angling who bring nothing to it but the idea of catching fish.
Rafael SabatiniWhen all is said, a man's final judgment of his fellows must be based upon his knowledge of himself
Rafael Sabatini