The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

But it was an ending.

the wolf may fight the bear but the rabbit always looses

Women do not become exhausted they only exhaust others.

A man can get killed in there.

The leaf lives its appointed time, and does not struggle against the wind that carries it away. The leaf does no harm, and finally falls to nourish new leaves. So it should be with all men and women.

We should ask our commanders..." Elayne trailed off. "If there are any we trust not to be under Compulsion." "There's only one," Mat said grimly, meeting her eyes. "And he's telling you we are finished if we continue as we have. The earlier plan was a good enough one, but after what we lost today...Elayne, we're dead unless we choose one place to stand, gather together, and fight." One last toss of the dice.