34 Quotes by Anthony Ryan

I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight.

War is ever the folly of the ignorant. But I have seen much to convince me some wars must be fought, to the bitterest end if need be.

Love must risk all or perish.

Thirty-four, still undecided on a name, sat practicing his Realm tongue with Draker, although much of the lesson seemed to consist of the correct use of profanity. "No," the big man shook his shaggy head. "Pig-fucker not fuck-pigger.

The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.

Divinity retains the appearance of insight, when in reality it celebrates ignorance. Its tenets are so much clay, and when the clay sets, it becomes dogma.

It's a rare man who can guard against beauty.

Face after face contorted in hate, men, women, children. Whatever lies had been voiced against me had clearly gained near-universal acceptance. I knew then that, regardless of what transpired here, my home was now lost to me. It wasn’t just that these people would never accept me, more that I would never forgive their gullibility.

Shades don't care what you believe or how fiercely you believe it. Your name gives them purchase on your soul and thence your body.