David Gemmell

“Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.”

“It is hard to be angry when one has seen the sun rise,' she said. It seems to be true,' he admitted. 'I wonder why.' Because it makes one feel so small and insignificant. It has been rising...”

“Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride.”

“I would have offered you a forest of truth, but you wish to speak of a single leaf”

“Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people seek it.”

“We are tiny flames, Helikaon, and we flicker alone in the great dark for no more than a heartbeat. When we strive for wealth, glory and fame, it is meaningless. The nations we fight for will...”

“An enemy is like a man's most prized flower. It brings him joy to see it buried in the ground.”

“No man should ever completely realize his dreams. What else would there then be to live for?”