I grew up around strong women; weak men were pickled and salted. The women wouldn't waste time raising a weak boy.

By the way, I saved Moiraine. Chew on that as you try to decide which of the two of us is winning." -Mat

Bound by the Oath against lying, Aes Sedai had carried the halftruth, the quarter-truth and the implication to arts.

A pig painted gold is still a pig.

I grew up around strong women; weak men were pickled and salted. The women wouldn't waste time raising a weak boy.

Taking responsibility takes all the joy out of life, and drains a man to dust.

But men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.