The more civilized a nation, the more conformed its population, until that civilization's last age arrives, when multiplicity wages war with conformity. The former grows ever wilder, ever more dysfunctional in its extremities; whilst the latter seeks to increase its measure of control, until such efforts acquire diabolical tyranny.' - Traveller
Steven EriksonSoldiers are issued armour for their flesh and bones, but they must fashion their own for their souls. Piece by piece.
Steven EriksonIt is one thing to lead by example with half a dozen soldiers at your back. It is wholly another with ten thousand.
Steven EriksonI'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.
Steven EriksonWith the Black Company series Glen Cook single-handedly changed the face of fantasyโsomething a lot of people didnโt notice and maybe still donโt. He brought the story down to a human level, dispensing with the clichรฉ archetypes of princes, kings, and evil sorcerers. Reading his stuff was like reading Vietnam War fiction on peyote.
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