All was shattered, and all but memory lost, and one memory above all others, of him who brought the Shadow and the Breaking of the World. And him they named Dragon.
Once you catch a disease and survive, you can't get it again.
If you have a sword, and the Aielman has his bare hands, it is an even fight. If you're good.
A spoonful of hope and a cup of despair
Taking responsibility takes all the joy out of life, and drains a man to dust.
A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do. It will not harm them, and it will help you.