The rose petal floats on water. The kingfisher flashes above the pond. Life and beauty swirl in the midst of death.

A man falling off a cliff to certain death will stretch out a hand even to his worst enemy.

There is one rule, above all others, for being a man. Whatever comes, face it on your feet.

Facing them (men) with knives and spears was much easier than loving them, much easier.

You ride to battle?" Karede asked. "I was thinking more of a saunter," Mat said. He shook his head. "I need a feel for what Demandred is doing...I'm going out there, Karede, and putting you fellows between me and the Trollocs sounds delightful. Are you coming?

Death comes to us all; we can only choose how to face it when it comes.

There was a wild light in his eyes. "Bring your lightnings, Aes Sedai. I will dance with them.