He came like the wind, like the wind touched everything, and like the wind was gone. -from The Dragon Reborn. By Loial, son of Arent son of Halan, the Fourth Age.

Always plan for the worst, child; that way, all your surprises will be pleasant ones.

I've come to give you your gift back, Mordeth," Cauthon whispered. "I consider our debt paid in full.

A man should never give promises in bed.

As he did so, a wind rose up around him, around the man who had been called lord, Dragon Reborn, king, killer, lover and friend.

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?

Always something new, always something I didn't expect, and sometimes it isn't horrible.