It is one thing to lead by example with half a dozen soldiers at your back. It is wholly another with ten thousand.

Paradise belonged to the innocent. Which was why it was and would ever remain empty. And that is what makes it a paradise.

Ah, Fist, it’s the curse of history that those who should read them, never do.

Desires should never be justified,' Tehol said, wagging a finger. 'All you end up doing is illuminating the hidden reasons by virtue of their obvious absence.

I'll not deny I am impressed by your mastery of six warrens, Quick Ben. In retrospect, you should have held back on at least half of what you command." The man made to rise. "But, Bauchelain," the wizard replied, "I did.

I warn you all, hatred is finding fertile soil within me. And in your compassion, in your every good intention, you nurture it.

When you've burned the bridges behind you, don't go starting a fire on the one in front of you.