Demandred blocked Lan's attack but he breathed hoarsely. "Who are you?" Demandred whispered again. "No one of this Age has such skill. Asmodean? No, no. He couldn't have fought me like this. Lews Therin? It is you behind that face, isn't it?" "I am just a man," Lan whispered. "That is all I have ever been.
Robert JordanThe rose petal floats on water. The kingfisher flashes above the pond. Life and beauty swirl in the midst of death.
Robert JordanThe nobles and the noble Houses maneuver for advantage. They do things they think will help them, or hurt and enemy, or both. Usually, it's all done in secrecy, or if not, they try to make it seem as if they're doing something other than what they are.
Robert JordanThe arrogance of men never ceases to amaze me. You all think everything has to do with you, and every woman has to desire you.
Robert Jordan